Express dessert with skir and nectarines

Express dessert with skir and nectarines is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 210 calories per serving. Recipe by Hervé Cuisine on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 6 min | Total: 36 min

Cost: $7.10 total, $1.78 per serving

Ingredients

  • 200 g Skir bio (300 laitiers) (Creamy fresh cheese, kept refrigerated)
  • 2 pièces Nectarines (Firm, cut into large wedges)
  • 1 c. à soupe Miel (To caramelize the fruit)
  • 2 c. à soupe Huile d'olive fruitée (1 c. à soupe for the pan, 1 c. à soupe as final drizzle)
  • 50 g Spéculoos (Ground into fine powder then mixed with oil and water to form a crumble)
  • 2 c. à soupe Pistaches concassées (Unsalted, for crunch)
  • 2 c. à soupe Eau (To moisten the crumble)
  • 1 c. à café Zeste de citron vert (Fresh, to add freshness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients

    Wash the nectarines, dry them and cut into large wedges. Keep the skir chilled, take out the honey, olive oil, lime zest and the rest of the ingredients.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Prepare the crumble

    Crush the speculoos into a fine powder, add 1 c. à soupe olive oil, 2 c. à soupe water and the crushed pistachios. Mix until you obtain a sandy texture that holds when pressed.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Form the skir quenelles

    Place two tablespoons of skir in the bowl, shape quickly with two spoons to obtain two small round quenelles. Keep chilled.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Caramelize the nectarines

    Heat 1 c. à soupe olive oil in the pan over medium‑high heat. Add the nectarine wedges, drizzle with one tablespoon of honey and cook 5‑6 minutes, turning them until golden and lightly caramelized.

    Time: PT6M

    Temperature: 180°C

  5. Plate the dessert

    Place the two skir quenelles in the center of each plate. Surround with warm nectarines, sprinkle the speculoos crumble, add the lime zest and finish with a drizzle of fruity olive oil. Serve immediately.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
210
Protein
8 g
Carbohydrates
25 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, high-protein, contains-nuts, contains-gluten, low-calorie

Allergens: milk, tree nuts, gluten, honey

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Instead of Skir bio (300 laitiers): Fromage blanc, Greek yogurt
  • Instead of Nectarines: Peaches, Apricots
  • Instead of Miel: Maple syrup, Agave syrup
  • Instead of Huile d'olive fruitée: Extra virgin olive oil, Avocado oil
  • Instead of Spéculoos: Ginger biscuits, Digestives
  • Instead of Pistaches concassées: Sliced almonds, Walnuts
  • Instead of Zeste de citron vert: Lemon zest

Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Non‑stick skillet
  • Wooden or silicone spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender/plastic bag + rolling pin (optional)
  • Tablespoons and teaspoons
  • Serving plates

Critical Steps — Do Not Skip

  • Caramelize the nectarines without burning them (step 4).
  • Achieve the right crumble consistency (step 2).
  • Form skir quenelles without them falling apart (step 3).

Chef Tips from the Video

  • Add a dash of vanilla extract to the skir for an extra aromatic note.
  • A drizzle of reduced balsamic vinegar on the nectarines adds a beautiful contrasting acidity.
  • Use organic lime for the zest to avoid pesticides.

Troubleshooting

Nectarines become too soft during cooking.

Choose very firm fruit and do not cook more than 6 minutes. Remove from heat as soon as they are golden.

Crumble is too wet and does not hold.

Add a few more speculoos biscuits or slightly reduce the amount of water.

Skir quenelles fall apart.

Work quickly with the skir very cold and use an ice‑cream scoop to form regular balls.

Storage

Refrigerator: Store the skir and crumble separately in airtight containers, up to 2 days.

Freezer: Not recommended, the skir loses its texture.

Room temperature: Uncut nectarines can be kept at room temperature for 1‑2 days.

Make-Ahead Tips

  • Prepare the crumble ahead of time and keep it in an airtight jar.
  • Form the skir quenelles and keep them chilled until serving.
  • Nectarine wedges can be cut the day before and stored in the refrigerator, but cook them just before serving.

Last updated: September 6, 2026

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Express dessert with skir and nectarines

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

A quick, protein‑rich and indulgent dessert made with organic skir, caramelized nectarines, speculoos crumble and pistachios, brightened with lime zest and a drizzle of fruity olive oil.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
20m
Prep
6m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
36m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$7.10
Total cost
$1.78
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • • Caramelize the nectarines without burning them (step 4).
  • • Achieve the right crumble consistency (step 2).
  • • Form skir quenelles without them falling apart (step 3).

Safety Warnings

  • • Be careful with hot oil when cooking the nectarines to avoid burns.
  • • Handle the crushed biscuits with care to avoid cutting yourself on the bag or blender edges.