Yogurt Cloud Bites
Delicate, airy yogurt confections with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. These light, tangy treats are similar to soft meringues but with a subtle yogurt creaminess that melts on your tongue.
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These cloud-like yogurt bites are a playful twist on classic meringues. The secret is using thick, creamy Greek-style yogurt that holds its shape—liquid yogurt will make the mixture too runny. The low baking temperature ensures they dry out slowly and develop that distinctive tender interior.
Ingredients
egg whites
3 large (about 100g)
thick Greek yogurt
100g
milk powder
30g
cornstarch
10g
granulated sugar
30g
lemon juice
3-4 drops
Instructions
1
Prepare the dry mixture
Sift the milk powder and cornstarch together into a small bowl. This removes any lumps and ensures a smooth texture in your final bites.
2
Combine yogurt with dry ingredients
Add the thick yogurt to a larger bowl. Gradually fold in the sifted milk powder and cornstarch mixture until completely smooth. The mixture should be thick but spreadable—if it seems too stiff, your yogurt wasn't thick enough.
3
Beat egg whites to stiff peaks
Pour egg whites into a clean, dry mixing bowl. Add lemon juice. Beat on medium speed until frothy, then slowly add sugar. Continue beating until the meringue holds stiff, glossy peaks when you lift the beaters.
4
Fold together gently
Add about one-third of the meringue to the yogurt mixture and fold gently to lighten it. Then carefully fold in the remaining meringue in two additions. Work quickly but gently to keep the air bubbles intact.
5
Pipe and bake
Preheat oven to 225°F (105°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Transfer mixture to a piping bag with a small round tip. Pipe small mounds about 1 inch apart. Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but still pale. Turn off oven and let cool inside with door cracked for 10 minutes.
