Baltic Dark Rye Breakfast Skyr with Lingonberries

Name: Baltic Dark Rye Breakfast Skyr with Lingonberries
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: Plain Skyr; Honey; Vanilla extract; Baltic dark rye bread; Butter, softened; Garlic clove, halved; Lingonberries; Sugar; Water; Fresh mint leaves; Chopped nuts (hazelnuts or almonds)

A hearty Scandinavian start to your day

This nourishing breakfast combines the rustic charm of Baltic dark rye bread with smooth Skyr, accented by tart lingonberries.

35 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Skyr Mixture

Plain Skyr

2 cups

Honey

2 tablespoons

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

For the Dark Rye Base

Baltic dark rye bread

4 slices

Butter, softened

1 tablespoon

Garlic clove, halved

1 clove

For the Lingonberry Topping

Lingonberries

1 cup (fresh or frozen)

Sugar

2 tablespoons

Water

1 tablespoon

For the Garnishes

Fresh mint leaves

Chopped nuts (hazelnuts or almonds)

Preparation

Preparing the Skyr Mixture

Combine ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together Skyr, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Chill mixture

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator while preparing other components.

Preparing the Dark Rye Base

Butter bread

Lightly butter each slice of rye bread.

Add garlic flavor

Rub each slice with the halved garlic clove to impart a mild flavor.

Use day-old rye bread for better texture absorption.

Cooking Process

Toasting the Bread

Toast the buttered rye in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) until edges are crisp, about 8-10 minutes.

Timing: 8-10 min. Heat: Medium heat.

Simmering the Berries

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine lingonberries, sugar, and water. Simmer until the berries burst and the mixture thickens slightly, around 10 minutes.

Timing: 10 min. Heat: Low-medium heat.

Plating & Serving