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Fromage blanc with honey and fresh fruit

Fromage blanc with honey and fresh fruit is a dessert for 6 people that takes only 15 minutes of active work, spread across the morning for an evening meal. It's made the same day, needs no real cooking beyond toasting almonds, costs €1.80 per person, and its success depends on draining the fromage blanc until it turns creamy. Difficulty is very easy, ideal to end a meal without heaviness.

To finish things simply, I whip fromage blanc, drizzle it with flower honey, and top it with fruit in season.

Fromage blanc with honey and fresh fruit
For
6 people
Work
15 min
Total time
1 h 20
Prep
Prepared the same day
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€1.80
Calories per person
200 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

This dessert plays on the contrast between whipped fromage blanc, smooth and almost foamy, and juicy fresh fruit, strawberries, raspberries, and apricots. Flower honey adds floral sweetness without covering the fruit's tartness, and toasted sliced almonds bring a little crunch to every spoonful. It's a dessert you can eat without effort after a filling meal.

With its light texture and seasonal colors, it naturally fits at the end of a dinner with friends in spring or summer, when berries and apricots are at their best. It also works for a family meal with kids, since it needs no oven and no fussy plating, just bowls and fresh ingredients.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before Nothing to do
  2. The same day 2 steps, 1 h 05
  3. Before the guests arrive 2 steps, 13 min
  4. When it's time to serve 1 step

In the morning, drain then whip the fromage blanc and keep it cold. Right before guests arrive, toast the almonds and prepare the cut fruit. At serving time, divide the fromage blanc into bowls, drizzle with warmed honey, and add the fruit and almonds.

The ingredients

6 people

Dairy

  • Fromage blanc 900 g

Pantry

  • Flower honey 6 tbsp
  • Sliced almonds 40 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Strawberries 300 g
  • Raspberries 150 g
  • Apricots 4

Allergens Lactose, Tree nuts

The recipe, moment by moment

The same dayDuring the day, whenever you get a moment.

  1. Pour the fromage blanc into a strainer lined with a cloth and let it drain in the refrigerator. 1 h

    One hour is enough for a firm, smooth fromage blanc.

  2. Whip the drained fromage blanc until smooth and fluffy, then return it to the refrigerator. 5 min

    Whip briskly, it nearly doubles in volume and looks lighter.

Before the guests arriveThe last hour, right before the doorbell rings.

  1. Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet, then let them cool. 3 min

    They're ready as soon as they smell nutty, watch them closely.

  2. Wash and cut the strawberries, apricots, and raspberries, then keep them in the refrigerator. 10 min

    Cut the fruit into similarly sized pieces for a neater presentation.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Divide the fromage blanc into bowls, drizzle with honey, and arrange the fruit and almonds on top.

    Warm the honey for a few seconds so it pours nicely.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a full fat fromage blanc rather than a low fat one, it stays creamy even after draining and whipping.
  • Taste the honey before buying it if you can, flower honeys vary a lot in sweetness and flavor.
  • Prepare the bowls ahead but add the honey and fruit only right before serving so nothing turns watery.

The variations

  • Swap the sliced almonds for crushed hazelnuts or pistachios for a different nutty flavor.
  • In winter, use cooked fruit like pan seared apples or homemade compote instead of fresh fruit.
  • For kids, add a few chocolate chips or a bit of granola instead of the almonds.

What to serve it with

  • A light coffee to end the meal
  • Crunchy almond tuile cookies
  • Homemade unsweetened iced tea

Storage

Whipped fromage blanc keeps for 2 days in the refrigerator in a closed container, but add the fruit and honey only at the last moment. This dessert doesn't freeze well.

Questions about this recipe

Can you replace fromage blanc with Greek yogurt?

Yes, Greek yogurt works well since it's already thick and doesn't need draining. The result will be slightly tangier than with fromage blanc.

Do you really need to drain the fromage blanc?

Draining is what makes the texture creamy and keeps water from mixing into the honey and fruit in the bowl. An hour in a strainer lined with a cloth in the fridge is enough.

How do you plate this dessert nicely for guests?

Use clear bowls or glasses to show off the layers of fromage blanc and colorful fruit. Arrange the fruit with variety for a livelier look.

Can you make this dessert for more than 6 people?

Yes, just scale up the quantities proportionally, it's an easy recipe to adjust. Keep the same honey ratio so it doesn't end up too sweet.

Can a fromage blanc with honey and fresh fruit be made ahead?

Yes, during the day. The recipe needs 15 min of work in total, split up like this, the same day, 2 steps, before the guests arrive, 2 steps, when it's time to serve, 1 step.

How long does it take to make a fromage blanc with honey and fresh fruit?

Allow 1 h 20 in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 15 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "very easy".

How many calories are in a fromage blanc with honey and fresh fruit?

About 200 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a fromage blanc with honey and fresh fruit cost?

About €1.80 per person, that's €10.80 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose, tree nuts. Remember to ask your guests about their allergies before putting your menu together.

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