YOGURT BARS WITH FRUIT & NUTS

Yogurt Bars with Fruit & Nuts image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c 35% heavy cream, divided
1 pkg (1 oz./1 tbsp.) unflavored gelatin
2 c vanilla yogurt
1 c sweetened condensed milk
1 Tbsp orange zest
1/4 c sunflower seeds
1/4 c pistachios, shelled and chopped
1/4 c dried cranberries

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup heavy cream with gelatin; stir to incorporate. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, pour in the other ¼ cup heavy cream and when it gets hot but not boiling, add the gelatin mixture. Turn off the heat and whisk for a couple minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer into a large measuring cup.
2. When cool off, add yogurt, condensed milk and orange zest; whisk until well blended. Place a silicone mold over a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Pour yogurt mixture in each mold - if don't have one, use a baking dish.
3. Sprinkle on sunflower seeds evenly followed with pistachios and finally cranberries. Transfer to the fridge for 4 hours or the freezer for 2 hours. Makes 9 bars
4. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Il5uaW7ts