Layered dessert instead of a donut: Boston Cream Dessert in a glass
Do you know that feeling when, after a big dinner, you're completely full, but there's always room for something sweet? A good dessert rounds off any meal and provides the perfect ending.
- 2 Owner
- 60 g sugar
- 60 g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 250 ml milk
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 Pck. Vanillepuddingpulver
- 100 ml whipped cream
- 80 ml Stage
- 100g dark chocolate
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (top/bottom heat) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until foamy. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold the mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Spread the batter onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Let the sponge cake cool completely, then cut it into small pieces.
- Put the milk and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the vanilla pudding powder and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Let it cool completely. Meanwhile, whip the cream until stiff and fold it into the pudding.
- Heat the cream for the glaze in a saucepan and add the chocolate. Stir well until the chocolate has melted. Then let the mixture cool slightly.
- Now layer sponge cake, vanilla cream, and chocolate ganache alternately in a dessert glass, repeating until the glass is full. Then chill the dessert for at least 1 hour before serving.
Spoonable donut: Boston Cream Dessert
The classic Boston cream donut has rightfully earned its place in the baking world. The flavor combination originally comes from the famous Boston cream pie, an American layered cake from the nineteenth century. The idea behind it is both simple and ingenious: a soft dough meets a rich vanilla cream and is crowned with a glossy chocolate glaze. Every bite delivers the perfect balance of sweet filling and slightly bitter chocolate. We've captured this very interplay in our dessert, bringing the flavors directly to the dessert bowl.
To make this dessert in a glass, you need three essential components. First, you need a classic sponge cake. This airy base forms the foundation and will later absorb some of the cream, making the dessert particularly moist. If you're in a hurry, you can of course use a store-bought sponge cake, but homemade simply tastes best and has an unparalleled lightness.
The second layer consists of a rich vanilla cream. To make this, first cook a pudding using milk, sugar, and vanilla pudding powder. Let the pudding cool completely, then stir it well to ensure there are no lumps. For extra creaminess, gently fold in stiffly whipped cream. The crowning touch is a dark chocolate sauce. To make this, heat some cream and melt high-quality dark chocolate in it. This ganache adds a subtle bitter note that perfectly balances the sweetness of the vanilla cream.
Once all the components are prepared and cooled, it's time to layer. Cut the sponge cake into bite-sized cubes. First, place a few pieces of cake into your dessert glasses and generously cover them with the vanilla cream. Next, add a layer of the melted chocolate sauce. Repeat this process until the glasses are well filled and the chocolate sauce forms the final layer. Then, place the finished glasses in the refrigerator for a few hours. Chilling allows the layers to meld perfectly and the sponge cake to absorb the flavors of the cream.
While the preparation requires a few steps, the result is worth every minute spent in the kitchen. You'll be serving your guests a thoughtfully designed dessert that looks impressive and tastes reminiscent of the popular donut.
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