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Craving a quick and delicious dessert?
Look no further!
These verrines of strawberries, creamy fromage blanc, and speculoos will satisfy your sweet tooth in just 5 minutes.
Layered with fresh strawberries, a luscious fromage blanc cream, and crunchy speculoos biscuits, this dessert is not only easy to make but also perfect for entertaining guests or for a sweet treat at the end of a meal.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fromage blanc (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 speculoos biscuits, crushed
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, combine fromage blanc, heavy cream, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Place a layer of crushed speculoos biscuits at the bottom of four serving glasses or jars.
- Top with a layer of sliced strawberries, followed by a layer of the fromage blanc cream mixture.
- Repeat the layers once more, finishing with a layer of strawberries on top.
- Refrigerate for a few minutes to set, and serve chilled.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner cut off to neatly layer the fromage blanc cream mixture.
- Add a few mint leaves or grated chocolate on top for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
Nutritional Information:
| Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 10g | 20g | 10g |
Substitution options:
- Use Greek yogurt or quark cheese in place of fromage blanc if not available.
- Try different fruits, like raspberries or blueberries, instead of strawberries.
- Substitute crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits for speculoos biscuits.
Wine or beverage pairings:
A sweet sparkling wine, such as Moscato d’Asti or a demi-sec Champagne, pairs well with this dessert. Alternatively, a fruity rosé wine or a dessert wine like Sauternes would also complement the flavors.
