Yogurt Tatlisi

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 1
Delicious Yogurt Tatlisi - A Classic Turkish Dessert Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

185 g butter
1 lemon , zest only
220 g caster sugar
5 eggs , separated
250 ml yoghurt , plain
330 g flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
250 g sugar
180 ml water
2 teaspoons rose water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
515
Sugar
55g
Fat
23g
Yogurt Tatlisi is a popular dessert in Turkey, especially in summer, because of its refreshing taste and texture. The cake is made with a combination of yoghurt, flour, eggs and sugar, making it light and fluffy. The cake is often topped with rosewater syrup, which adds a sweet and fragrant flavour to the cake. This dessert is usually served cold and can be garnished with fresh fruits, berries, or nuts for added texture and nutrition. Apart from its delicious taste, this dessert also has health benefits like promoting digestion and relaxation.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven at 175°C.
2.Whisk butter, lemon zest and 220 g caster sugar together.
3.Beat egg yolks and whisk them into the mixture, gradually.
4.Add plain yoghurt to the mixture and whisk until combined.
5.Mix 330 g flour, 2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp baking soda in a separate bowl.
6.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until fully combined to make the cake batter.
7.Grease a cake tin with butter and pour the cake batter into it.
8.Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form.
9.Slowly add 250 g sugar, while whisking continuously to make the meringue.
10.Pour the meringue on top of the cake batter in the tin and spread it evenly.
11.Bake in the oven for 40 minutes.
12.In the meantime, heat 180 ml of water and 250 g of sugar over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
13.Add 2 tsp of rose water to the syrup and let it cool.
14.When the cake is ready, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
15.Cut the cake into squares, pour the cooled syrup over the cake and serve.

PROS

Yogurt Tatlisi is a classic Turkish dessert with a unique texture and taste.
It is light and fluffy and is great for serving after a heavy meal because of its refreshing taste.

It is also a crowd-pleaser and can be served as a special treat at parties.

This cake is easy to make and is adaptable, as it can be made to fit different dietary restrictions.

CONS

This cake is high in calories, sugar and fat, so it should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It requires a moderate level of skill in baking to execute the recipe perfectly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Yogurt Tatlisi can be a healthy dessert option if enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. The plain yoghurt used in the recipe is a great source of probiotics and helps to regulate digestion.
The cake also contains rose water which has a calming and relaxing effect and can relieve digestion problems.
However, the high sugar content should be considered and the recipe can be modified to reduce the sugar and calories.

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