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
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
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
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
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
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: August 21, 2026
