How to make 2 ingredient Baked Yogurt recipe

Who says sweet treats have to be complicated? Have you ever tried Baked Yogurt? This is an easy dessert recipe that can be whipped up in 5 minutes using just two simple ingredients and it's so good that I could give up ice cream forever.

It is inspired by an Indian dessert - Bhapa Doi also known as Indian cheesecake.

What is Baked Yogurt?

Baked Yogurt is a delicious Indian dessert inspired by Bhapa Doi or Mishti Doi hailing from West Bengal, India. It is a fabulous 2 ingredient, Indian dessert resembling cheesecake. Made with Greek yoghurt and a sweetener it is super creamy, lump-free and literally melts in your mouth.

This baked yoghurt is easy to make and comes together in minutes! It has a creamy texture that makes it perfect for topping with seasonal fruits and nuts, or even just eating it plain!

Is Baked Yogurt and Bhapa Doi same?

Yes in terms of the final outcome of the dessert.

Traditionally Bhapa Doi is made by first boiling the milk to reduce it to half the original quantity followed by dissolving jaggery or sugar which acts as the sweetener.Once the milk cools a bit, fresh yogurt is stirred in and the entire mixture is then allowed to cool and set.

We rather follow a simple technique which involves using thick plain Greek Yogurt along with the addition of condensed milk which acts as the sweetener.

You can then bake, steam or even cook them in the air fryer to set the mixture.

Following either method, the final outcome is a luscious, creamy, melt-in-mouth cheesecake-like texture and hence the similarity between the two.

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups Greek Yogurt: Yogurt needs to be of thick consistency. If greek yogurt is not available to you use regular plain yogurt and hang it in a muslin cloth for a couple of hours to make hung curd and use that in the recipe.
2. 500 ml Condensed Milk

Yes, just 2 basic ingredients!

Step by Step Instructions:

Whisk yogurt and condensed milk in a large bowl until creamy and combined.

Divide equally between 5 ramekins. Wrap it tightly with the help of aluminium foil and use one of the following methods to cook them.

In the Oven:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).
2. Place the ramekins in a baking tray.
3. Once the oven is preheated, fill the tray with boiling water to reach half the height of the ramekins.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 mins.
5. After the bake time is over, switch off the oven and let the ramekins sit in the oven itself for another 10 mins.
6. Bring it to room temperature and allow it to chill overnight.
7. Serve chilled with fresh fruit or nuts of choice.

In the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 5 mins.
2. Place the ramekins in a 6 inch baking tray and fill the tray with hot boiling water till it reaches half the height of the ramekins.
3. Bake in the preheated air fryer for 15 to 18 mins.
4. Once done chill it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours and serve chilled with a garnish of choice.

In the Instant Pot:

1. Add 1 cup of water preferably hot boiling water to the base of the pot.
2. Place a trivet followed by the ramekins.
3. Close the lid and vent to the sealing position.
4. Choose the pressure cook mode and set the time for 15 mins and allow the pressure to release naturally.
5. Then chill the ramekins in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours. Serve chilled with a garnish of choice.

In the Microwave:

1. If you are going to microwave just 1 ramekin then all you need is 1 min time duration to cook the dessert.
2. And if it is 3-4 ramekins at a time then microwave for 5-6 mins. You can test by inserting a toothpick if it comes out clean you are good to go 😀

Alternatively, you can also cook this dessert in a steamer or idli cooker. The time duration would be 15 to 20 mins.

No matter which method you follow just make sure to chill them for a couple of hours before serving.

I promise this simple recipe would win hearts!!

Baker's Tips:

1. Make sure that you are using full fat, thick Greek Yogurt and not the regular ones. If using homemade or plain yogurt just hang it for a couple of hours to remove the whey and use the thick part that's left out.
2. Whisk well to form a lump-free batter.
3. For a crack-free dessert make sure to use a water bath while baking.
4. When warm the dessert tastes like a flan, so remember to chill for a couple of hours for the creamy cheesecake-like texture.
5. Do not overbake the dessert or else you would have an unpleasant, lumpy, grainy cheesecake-like texture.

Variations:

1. Use any flavoured yoghurt (imagine vanilla yogurt :D) for an easy way to add flavour to the Bhapa Doi.
2. Just add vanilla extract or vanilla essence or any flavouring agent of choice.
3. Spices like cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, saffron etc can be added to the yoghurt base mixture.
4. About 1/3 cup of Nut butter of choice can be incorporated too.
5. 2 to 3 tbsp of sifted cocoa powder or hazelnut spread or chocolate spread can be used to make chocolate bhapa doi.
6. Add rasmalai milk and few pieces of Rasmalai to make Rasmalai Bhapa Doi.
7. Fruit purees like mango puree or tropical fruit compote or berry compote would taste so good!
8. Or simply garnish with fresh fruits and nuts or edible flowers, fresh cream for a tropical flavour.

I have even shared a Butterscotch Bhapa Doi video on our Youtube channel. Consider checking that out for a delicious and unique flavour profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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1. 2 ingredients Condensed Milk Fudge
2. Chocolate Yogurt Mousse Tart
3. Butterscotch Bhapa Doi

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