A glass full of winter rest

Recipe from Burghardt Delicious for yogurt cream with winter red berry compote and topped with candied pistachios from Burghardt Delicious as a perfect little dessert.

Yogurt cream with winter red berry compote & candied pistachios

It’s often the simplest desserts that linger in the memory the longest. Not because they try to surprise, but because they know exactly what they are. This dessert is a perfect example: yogurt, fruit, nuts – three elements that have always belonged together. And yet, something new emerges when you give them time, peace, and the right flavors.

The yogurt cream is soft and clear, almost understated. The homemade red berry compote adds depth, acidity, and winter warmth – cinnamon, clove, a hint of cardamom. And on top lie the candied pistachios from Burghardt Delicious: crunchy, delicately sweet, with an elegance that unites texture and aroma.

A dessert in a glass that is not decorated, but composed.

Yogurt cream with winter red berry compote and candied pistachios from Burghardt Delicious
Makes 4–6 glasses
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Ingredients

Yoghurt cream

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  • 400g Greek yogurt (full fat)
  • 200 g cream
  • 2–3 tablespoons of icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • optional: finely grated organic orange zest

Winter red berry compote

  • 300g mixed berries (raspberries, currants, cherries)
  • 200 ml cherry juice or red grape juice
  • 2–3 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 pinch of clove
  • 1 pinch of clove
  • 1–2 tsp cornstarch
  • a little lemon juice, final component

• Candied pistachios from Burghardt Delicious

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preparation

Red berry compote

Gently heat the berries, juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Once the fruit is soft and begins to release its juices, briefly remove the spices.

Stir cornstarch with cold water until smooth, stir into the simmering fruit mixture, and thicken gently. Season with lemon juice, cloves, and cardamom. Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise. Let cool completely.

The gruel should be fruity, slightly sour, and have a warm, spicy flavor.

The yogurt cream

Whip the cream until stiff. Stir the yogurt with the powdered sugar, vanilla, and optional orange zest until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream until a light yet firm cream is formed.

Arrange

First, fill each glass with a layer of yogurt cream. Add a little red berry compote, allowing the fruit to settle slightly against the rim of the glass. Top with another layer of cream and finish with a layer of compote.

Finally, generously sprinkle the candied pistachios from Burghardt Delicious over the glasses.

Candied Pistachios from Burghardt Delicious

The role of candied pistachios

The candied pistachios are more than just a crunchy finishing touch in this dessert. They create a deliberate contrast to the smooth cream and juicy fruit. Their delicate sweetness blends with the tartness of the berries, while the natural pistachio flavor adds depth and elegance.

Every spoonful is a delightful interplay of flavors: cool and creamy, fruity and warm, soft and crunchy. The pistachios give the dessert structure – and a subtle luxury that lingers.
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Serving & Moment of Enjoyment

This dessert is particularly suitable:

  • as the finale to a winter menu
  • for Advent afternoons or festive evenings
  • as a prepared glass dessert for guests, e.g. for New Year’s Eve

It is best served well chilled so that the aromas can develop clearly and precisely.

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