This fennel roasted strawberries yogurt is not only creamy nice cream but also super flavorful from the addition of fennel seeds. This creamy dessert comes together with very minimal effort and needs only 4 ingredients!
Roasting fruit always brings out the flavor; it’s more perfumed and robust. And when you throw in some earthy spices or fresh herbs, it takes the fruit to a whole new level of flavor fiesta!
Let me warn you, that roasted strawberries with fennel seeds smell divine, and it will be extremely difficult to resist. But save some to enjoy it slowly after you make the delicious strawberry yogurt.
I made a small batch but occasionally when I make a very big batch, I do an extra step of adding the mixture to an ice cream machine and churn it to give that cold ice cream texture.
Ingredients for fennel roasted strawberries yogurt
Yogurt - I use plain Greek yogurt and for the extra creamy texture, I like to strain the yogurt to remove the excess water.
Fennel seeds - Fennel works amazing with fruits and vegetable when it's roasted together. It has a sweet perfumy flavor with subtle earthy taste. We use fennel seeds a lot in both sweet and savory dish.
Strawberries - Fresh, good quality strawberries are the best for this dish. I haven't tried it with frozen strawberries, but if you do, then please do let me know how it worked out.
Sugar or Honey - I sometime use sugar and sometimes I add honey. Honey will definitely add its own floral flavor that will go very nice with fennel.
Steps to prepare Fennel Roasted Strawberries Yogurt
1- Place the yogurt in a muslin cloth and squeeze the excess water out.
2- Then twist the edges and place on a colander on a bowl with a heavy utensil on top. Place in the fridge for a few hours to release more moisture and make it extra creamy.
3- Layer the cut strawberries in a pan. Preheat oven to 400F. Sprinkle a little sugar and fennel seeds on the strawberries and let it roast for 15 to 20 minutes.
4- Let the roasted strawberries cool down completely.
5- After a few hours, once the roasted strawberries are cooled down, blend the roasted strawberries.
6- Add sugar or honey, based on your choice.
7- Take out the yogurt from the fridge. Remove for the muslin cloth and add it to the blender. Blend until it's all combined and smooth.
8- Pour it in a little jar and serve or save it in the fridge to enjoy later.
Serve your homemade roasted strawberry yogurt in a bowl or glass, garnished with fresh strawberries or a sprinkle of granola for crunch. Each spoonful is a symphony and that flavors of fennel seeds will lift your mood for sure. And textures that will leave you craving more.
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FAQs
Roasting strawberries intensifies their natural sweetness by caramelizing the sugars present in the fruit. This process also adds depth and complexity to their flavor profile, resulting in a more robust taste compared to fresh strawberries.
Yes, roasted strawberry yogurt can be a healthy option, especially when made with plain yogurt and minimal added sweeteners. Strawberries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, while yogurt provides probiotics that support gut health.
Yes, you can make roasted strawberry yogurt in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Just keep in mind that the texture of the yogurt may thicken slightly over time, so you may need to give it a stir before serving.
Roasted Fennel Strawberries Yogurt
Ingredients
- ½ lb Strawberries (cut in half or quarter)
- 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds
- ⅓ Cup Sugar
- 2 Cups Greek yogurt (I used chobani)
Instructions
- Place a muslin cloth over a colander and place the colander on a bowl. Layer a muslin cloth and add the yogurt. Bring the edges of the cloth together and gently squeeze the excess moisture. Place the squeeze cloth on the colander and keep heavy utensil on top to release more moisture. Place in the fridge for few hours.
- In a baking pan, add strawberries, with little sugar and fennel seeds. Let it bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Allow it to cool completely and then blend it to a purée.
- Once the yogurt is ready, add that to the blender along with the roasted strawberry purée and sugar. Blend until it's all combined and looks very creamy smooth.
- At this stage, it is ready to serve, or you can pour it in a container and let it rest in the refrigerator.
dixya
I am veryyy inspired to make this now. Never thought of adding fennel.
Pia
Roasted strawberries! Such a lovely texture and flavour for yogurt.
I'm loving the look of it! And that photograph of the little jar of sea salt.
Nash at Plateful
This is awesome! Love the color and love strawberries!
Trisha @ Vignette
Oh wow, I am salivating over this recipe! It looks so refreshing and delicious and full of summer goodness!
Eva | A in C
This sounds like the perfect summer treat, Kankana! And what a wonderful time you must have had in the strawberry fields. I can only imagine how good it must have smelled! Ripe strawberries are my favorite smell of summer, along with musky tomato vines 🙂
Radhika Vasanth
I have had such experience several times. I would assume that it would be boring and it would turn out to be an interesting meet. Love the delectable marriage of my favorite ingredients
Anna@CCS
Beautiful photos! I love the gorgeous color of this frozen yogurt.
Little Kitchie
The addition of sea salt and balsamic vinegar sounds sooo perfect. I would devour this!
Shema George
Yummy - looks so creamy and delicious. Love the roasted balsamic strawberries in them. Loved the color contrast in the pictures..really beautiful!
Lail | With A Spin
I've been thinking of making some frozen yogurt for the last few days but didn't get around. Roasted strawberry and fennel. What fantastic combination!!
nisha
fennel and strawberry... thats a combo i never thought would work.. but yes, since i like both the ingredients im sure this will go down well with me
Shruti@PartTimeChef
The fennel and sea salt must taste great in this fro yo. Lovely and creamy!
Rosa
Exquisite! Roasted strawberries have a wonderfully intense flavor. That addition of fennel seeds is really interesting.
Cheers,
Rosa
Liren
You can just see how creamy and rich the froyo is! What a lovely way to elevate the strawberry,too!
jehanne
Love the addition of fennel seeds, Kankana..and the pictures are so stunning! I can sit here for hours admiring your boards, and that raw strawberry pics:-)
soma
Hi Kankana,
I am already drooling. I got a ton of strawberries too. I do not have an ice cream machine and have no plan of buying one.Do you have any tip on how to make it without a machine? Would love to make it though.
Thanks,
Soma
Kankana Saxena
Last year I made a lot of frozen treats like ice cream and frozen yogurt without any ice cream machine. Ice Machine only helps freezing it faster and churning helps creating that creamy texture. You can always make this frozen yogurt without an ice cream machine. As I mentioned in the direction above, you can pour the strawberry mixed yogurt in a container and let it rest in the refrigerator to set for few hours! Hope this helps.
Soma
Thanks Kankana, I have already started the process...so should be able to do it. Will let you know. 🙂
Kiran
LOVE roasting berries with balsamic!! Nice touch of fennel powder too 🙂
Sneh | Cook Republic
loving this .. so creamy and luscious. Greek yoghurt is beautiful and the colour .. oh that burgundy colour is to die for!
Kristianne @ MSFK
I love this recipe! What a great way to use up some of those strawberries lady! 🙂
Ash- foodfashionpart
Carmel is beautiful. Love going there.
Your sorbet sounds so intense, especially with fennel and sea salt, perfect. I believe desserts with a tiny pinch of sea salt just takes it to another level. Nicely done.