Start by soaking the assorted dried fruits in water for about 15 to 20 minutes. This step helps remove preservatives and slightly hydrate the fruits.
Start by soaking the assorted dried fruits in water for about 15 to 20 minutes. This step helps remove preservatives and slightly hydrate the fruits.
After soaking, place the fruits on a paper towel to dry. Cover with another towel and let them air dry.
Once dry, chop the fruits into smaller pieces for easier incorporation into the dessert.
Dissolving the Gelatin
While the fruits are drying, dissolve 20g of quick-dissolve gelatin in 100g of water. Set this mixture aside.
Roasting the Nuts
In a pan, roast the nuts, peanuts, and pumpkin seeds. Stir and toss them occasionally to prevent burning.
Once roasted, let the nuts cool.
Combining Cottage Cheese and Yogurt
In a large bowl, mix 350g of cottage cheese and 80g of yogurt. Blend them thoroughly using an immersion blender until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Incorporating the Gelatin
Melt the previously prepared gelatin mixture.
Take about two tablespoons of the cottage cheese-yogurt mixture and incorporate it into the melted gelatin.
Return this gelatin-cottage cheese mixture to the bowl with the rest of the cottage cheese-yogurt mix. Blend again with the immersion blender. The gelatin will help bind everything together.
Mixing Fruits, Nuts, and Seeds
Add the dried fruits, roasted nuts, and pumpkin seeds to the cottage cheese and gelatin mixture in the bowl. Use a ladle to mix everything well until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Shaping the Mixture
