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Mary Berry's Cheat's Cheese Sauce

A quick, egg-based Greek yoghurt cheese sauce suitable for oven-baked dishes like moussaka or as a hot pouring sauce.

VegetarianQuickCheeseSauceGreek Yoghurt

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 264.6 kcals 1058.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.9 grams 31.6 grams
Fat 18.2 grams 72.8 grams
Protein 17.4 grams 69.5 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Cornflour
level
CondimentsSauces
1
tsp
Dijon Mustard
Dairy
500
g
Greek-Style Yoghurt
one tub
2
piece
Eggs
use whole for baking or yolks only for pouring sauce
75
g
Parmesan Cheese
grated, fresh
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon Juice
a squeeze to taste
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
to taste

Steps

  • Measure the cornflour into a bowl.
  • Whisk in a small amount of yoghurt and the eggs until the mixture is smooth.
  • Mix in the remaining yoghurt and the mustard.
  • Spread over dishes like moussaka and bake for 45 minutes to thicken.
  • For a pouring sauce, whisk 60ml yoghurt with 15ml cornflour and mustard.
  • Blend in the rest of the yoghurt and bring to a boil while stirring.
  • Add the cheese and two egg yolks while continuing to stir.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice before serving.