This frozen yogurt was inspired by the Korean traditional dessert, baesuk (배숙). (Traditional baesuk is peeled and sliced Korean pear cooked in water with black peppercorns, ginger and sugar, then garnished with ground pine nuts.) This frozen version of baesuk substitutes the creaminess of pine nuts with the smooth texture of yogurt. I hope you'll enjoy my creation.

2 - korean pears
1/2 - cup sugar
16 - ounces Greek yogurt
1 - teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 - teaspoon ginger juice
1 - dash lemon juice
1. First begin by peeling two Korean pears (aka Asian pears) and chopping into small pieces. Place the pear pieces together with a dash of lemon juice into a blender with just enough water as was necessary to grind them to a smooth mixture.
2. Combine 16 oz of Greek yogurt (rBGH free) together with the Korean pear mixture and 1/2 cup sugar in the ice cream maker.
3. While the mixture is churning in an ice cream maker, add 1-2 tsp ginger juice. Also add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
4. After 30 mins of churning, the frozen baesuk yogurt will be ready to freeze in a freezer. Place into a plastic container and allow to freeze for at least four hours before serving.
Comments
I love Korean BAE. I wish they werent so damn hard to get here, in Europe.. Nothing tastes like BAE... unfortunately :-(
Posted by: Zlamushka | October 2, 2007 04:42 AM
I still visit religiously.. but haven't commented because all your food are still so great. :) unfortunately for me.. as per usual.. i can never find the ingredients that i need here.. so i can never be as adventurous..!
Posted by: Mama Bok | October 4, 2007 11:20 AM
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm bae froyo. what do you think about substituting the greek yogurt with just plain lowfat yogurt. do you think the tastes will be funky??
Posted by: heyjanety | October 7, 2007 08:45 PM
yum! Lately I've been pan frying a lot of things too...makes for a very crisp finish!
Posted by: Nabeela | November 3, 2007 09:54 PM
Mmmmm, I just made this, and it is heavenly!
Posted by: Kris | January 13, 2008 07:52 PM