Skyr Pear Cake | Almost like a Cheesecake
This Skyr Pear Cake is the breakfast indulgence you never knew you needed! Light and fluffy, it is almost like a cheesecake, but with a healthy twist that makes it perfect for any time of day. Made with creamy Skyr and fresh pears, it’s bursting with flavor while staying satisfying and nutritious.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 eggs (Large)
- 2 Tbsp (42 g) honey (Original Recipe uses blue agave)
- 5.65 oz (160 g) Skyr Yogurt (Siggis Brand | Coconut)
- 1 tsp (4 g) almond extract (Original Recipe uses Vanilla Extract)
- 1.76 oz (50 g) all-purpose flour
- 1.76 oz (50 g) almond flour
- 2 pears (Peeled | Diced)
- 1.76 oz (50 g) chocolate milk chips
Instructions
- Line a 7-inch | 18 cm round mold like you would normally do, set aside. NOTE: For this recipe, I used my Flexipan Round Mold placed on top of a medium perforated baking sheet. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
SKYR PEAR CAKE PREPARATION
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs together with the honey.2 eggs, 2 Tbsp honey
- Add the skyr and almond extract. Mix to combine.5.65 oz Skyr Yogurt, 1 tsp almond extract
- Add the all-purpose flour and almond flour. Mix to combine.1.76 oz all-purpose flour, 1.76 oz almond flour
- Fold the diced pears.2 pears
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the chocolate milk chips on top.1.76 oz chocolate milk chips
BAKE!
- Bake for 25 minutes at 350F/180C. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your cake from 22 minutes). It is ready when the cake has puffed up and that the toothpick inserted comes out clean or with little to no crumbs.
- Once your Skyr Pear Cake is out of the oven, set aside to cool down. Then refrigerate for a few hours (best overnight) before transferring to your service platter. Serve cold. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!NOTE: Keep refrigerated up to 3 days.
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Special Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Skyr Pear Cake | Almost like a Cheesecake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Trans Fat 0.002g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 111mg3%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 16IU0%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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