Mannik with yogurt and milk chocolate
12 servings
60 minutes
Semolina cake with yogurt and milk chocolate is a tender and airy pie from Russian cuisine, known for its simplicity and rich flavor. Its base is semolina, which makes the dough soft and slightly crumbly, while fruit yogurt adds a light tanginess and freshness. This dessert is perfect for a cozy tea time or breakfast due to its lightness and sweetness. The main highlight is the milk chocolate that melts on the hot surface of the pie, creating a delicate glaze. Traditionally, semolina cake was considered a quick and accessible way to delight the family with homemade baking, and its variations with different add-ins like nuts or berries make it a versatile dessert. Served warm or cooled, it pairs wonderfully with tea, coffee, or milk.
1
Mix the butter with sugar. Gradually add eggs while stirring with a whisk until a homogeneous mass is formed. Pour yogurt into the mixture and mix. Quench the baking soda, add it to the mixture and mix well.
- Semolina: 2 glasss
- Sugar: 2 glasss
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
- Fruit yoghurt: 2 glasss
- Baking soda reacted with acid: 0.5 teaspoon
2
Pour the mixture into a greased mold and place it in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. It will bake for 20 minutes.
3
Grate the chocolate on a fine grater.
- Milk chocolate: 1 piece
4
Remove as soon as a firm brown crust forms.
5
Remove the semolina cake from the mold and place it on a plate. While it's still warm, spoon chocolate on top and spread it over the surface as it melts.
- Milk chocolate: 1 piece
6
We leave the pie to cool for 30 minutes.