My stance is that the new year still deserves a sweet treat. In a period often characterised by gloomy days, a spark of joy goes a long way. I'm not suggesting decadent, heavy desserts, but the likes of this creamy yoghurt-based dessert is absolutely perfect. At first sight, it resembles a special morning parfait.
Prepare extra crumble mixture for this dessert. Keep the leftovers in an tightly-closed tub as a ready-made crispy treat another time.
Prep: 5 minutes
Chill: 2 hours minimum
Cook: 50 minutes
Serves: 4
First, place the gelatine sheets in a small bowl of chilled water. Allow them to soak for about five minutes, until pliable. Then, drain them and press out any excess liquid. Reserve for later.
Using a small pot, add the cream with the honey, vanilla paste, and salt. Warm over a low flame until hot without letting it boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the squeezed gelatine until it is completely dissolved. Vigorously whisk in the Greek yoghurt until well combined. Pour the mixture into serving pots and refrigerate for at least two hours, until completely set.
Now for the crumble. Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan)/375°F/gas 5. Prepare a tray with greaseproof paper. In a mixing bowl the oats, flour, sugar, sesame seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well to combine. Incorporate the melted butter and tahini, then combine well so everything is nicely mixed. Pour it onto the lined sheet and cook for 18 to 22 minutes, until crisp and coloured. Take it out, let it cool completely, then break into pieces into rustic chunks.
Next, cook the bananas: using a saucepan, combine the honey with two tablespoons of water. Put in the bananas and heat until they are tender and the syrup thickens slightly syrupy. Remove from the heat and let it cool a bit.
To serve, spoon the warm bananas on top of the custards. Sprinkle over the tahini crumble and serve immediately.
Elara is a tech enthusiast and writer with over a decade of experience in digital innovation and AI development.