Tips: If you are making this dessert for a special occasion, soak the fruits in 2-3 tbsp fruit liqueur before topping with the cream mixture. Look for half-fat creams, in light and heavy varieties. They are good substitutes for occasional use. Alternatively, in this recipe, omit the cream and double the quantity of yogurt for a lower-fat version.

Yield:4

1. Divide the strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, and cherries evenly among 4 small, heatproof ramekin dishes.
   
   
2. Mis together the half-fat cream alternative, unsweetened yogurt, and vanilla extract. Generously spoon the mixture over the fruit.
   
   
3. Preheat the broiler. Top each serving with 1 tbsp of brown crystal sugar and broil the desserts for 2-3 minutes, until the sugar melts and just begins to caramelize. Serve the fruit brulees piping hot.