yogurt bars with fruit & nuts

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

Creamy, velvety and with the added toppings, these bars make a great snack! You can enjoy them frozen or chilled...

yield 9 bars
prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For yogurt bars with fruit & nuts

  • 1/2 c
    35% heavy cream, divided
  • 1 pkg
    (1 oz./1 tbsp.) unflavored gelatin
  • 2 c
    vanilla yogurt
  • 1 c
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    orange zest
  • 1/4 c
    sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 c
    pistachios, shelled and chopped
  • 1/4 c
    dried cranberries

How To Make yogurt bars with fruit & nuts

  • 1
    In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup heavy cream with gelatin; stir to incorporate. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, pour in the other ¼ cup heavy cream and when it gets hot but not boiling, add the gelatin mixture. Turn off the heat and whisk for a couple minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer into a large measuring cup.
  • 2
    When cool off, add yogurt, condensed milk and orange zest; whisk until well blended. Place a silicone mold over a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Pour yogurt mixture in each mold – if don’t have one, use a baking dish.
  • 3
    Sprinkle on sunflower seeds evenly followed with pistachios and finally cranberries. Transfer to the fridge for 4 hours or the freezer for 2 hours. Makes 9 bars
  • 4
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Il5uaW7ts
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