Citrus “Yskastert” Recipe
Citrus Yskastert: A refreshing South African dessert that’s perfect for summer!
Made with layers of lemony biscuit crust, creamy cottage cheese filling, and a hint of citrus balsamic reduction, this tart is sure to cool you down on a hot day. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it perfect for parties or potlucks.

Chef Karen van der Merwe
Recipe
SERVINGS
20 servings
PREP TIME
30 min
SETTING TIME
3 hours
INGREDIENTS
- 250g Cottage Cream
- 250ml Fresh Cream Refrigerated
- 25ml fresh lemon juice
- 25ml Willowcreek Lemon Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Packet Marie Biscuits
- 2,6 tsp gelatine powder
- 80g Butter
- 83ml white sugar
- 2/3 can condensed milk
- 1 Tbsp. Willowcreek Citrus Balsamic Reduction
- 10 whole lemons, halved, juiced, and cleaned
INSTRUCTIONS
- Crush the biscuits finely and mix with melted butter.
- Line lemon halves with biscuit mix and press firmly.
- Mix cottage cheese, condensed milk, sugar, and Willowcreek Citrus Balsamic Reduction.
- Beat refrigerated cream until stiff peaks form.
- Add to the above mixture.
- Dissolve gelatine in lemon juice, mix well, and add to the rest of the mixture.
- Add Willowcreek Lemon Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil to the mixture and mix well.
- Scoop the mixture into the lemon halves and refrigerate until set. approximately 3 hours or overnight.




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Lemon Flavoured Olive Oil
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Our award-winning Lemon Flavoured Olive Oil is a light and refreshing oil. Its tangy profile is perfectly balanced with a sweet and zesty undertone. This delicious product consists of 100% delicate extra virgin olive oil and lemon flavouring.
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