Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Chilled Berry and Greek Yogurt Pie

Combine:
2 cups sugar cookie or Vanilla Wafer cookie crumbs, finely crushed or ground in food processor
1/2 cup butter, softened
When throughly mixed, press evenly into springform pan.
Bake in 350˚F oven for about 10 minutes. Let cool completely before proceeding.

Mix any combination of the following in medium saucepan over medium heat:
3 cups blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, huckleberries, or other sweet berries
Add:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp vanilla
a few drops of almond extract
pinch of salt
Stir until sugar begins to dissolve.

Stir 2 packets of gelatin into 1/4 cup of water, and let sit for 30 seconds.
Add to berry mixture.
Cook briefly, stirring, until gelatin melts completely.
Stir in 2 cups greek yogurt (not fat free).

Pour berry mixture over prepared crust.
Refrigerate until chilled and set, at least two hours.

Serve topped with fresh berries and whipped cream or creme fraiche.

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