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Icelandic Skyr Cake on a tray with berries

Icelandic Berry Skyr Cake

Tyler & Zoe
This Berry Skyr Cake is an Icelandic classic. It's like a no-bake cheesecake that is creamy and subtly sweet. Overall a delicious guilt-free protein-packed dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Iceland
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • cup crushed cinnamon graham crackers
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 7 tbsp melted butter

Filling

  • 1 ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ⅓ cup skyr
  • cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup blueberries plus extra for garnish
  • ½ cup blackberries plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • To make the crust, break up the graham crackers in a food processor into a coarse crumble. Mix it together with the brown sugar and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
  • Add the filling into the bottom of a 9 inch (or 7 inch if you prefer a taller cake) springform pan. Spread it to cover the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides.
  • Now place this crust in the freezer to set while you make the filling.
  • For the filling, start by placing blueberries and blackberries in a small pan or pot on medium heat with 1 tsp granulated sugar and 1 tbsp water. Reduce for 3-5 minutes, occasionally lightly smashing the berries with a spatula. Set aside and let cool.
  • Pour the heavy cream into a bowl and use an electric mixer until stiff peaks. In a separate bowl, combine the reduced berries, skyr yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla yogurt. Slowly/carefully incorporate this mixture into the whipped heavy cream until combined.
  • Pour the filling into the crust in the springform pan, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight (or alternatively in the freezer for 3 hours).
  • Once ready to serve, use a knife or spatula to separate the filling/crust from the pan and carefully open the springform.
Keyword Berries, Cake, Cheesecake, No-Bake, Skyr, vegetarian