Indulge with ease: A guide to no‑bake desserts and dulce de leche
Some people are better at baking, while others excel at savoury dishes. If you belong to the second group, don't waste your energy preparing intricate baked desserts, especially if it doesn’t bring you joy. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious no-bake dessert. Your guests will be surprised that something so simple can be so tasty.
No-bake cake? There are many options for preparing a dessert without using an oven, from Italian tiramisu to fancy vegan sweets. You can make the layers from crushed cookies, sponges, or biscuits. Decorate the top with toasted almond flakes for a festive touch.
Cake with dulce de leche – how to make it at home?
If you're short on time, grab a ready-made can from the store. Those with more time can prepare dulce de leche at home. It’s straightforward, but it requires time.
To prepare dulce de leche from scratch, you only need a few simple ingredients. You need 1 litre of whole milk, 1 1/3 cups of sugar, and 7 tablespoons of butter. Heat the milk with sugar and butter in a saucepan, stirring constantly. The cooking process can take around 2 hours. When the mixture thickens and turns golden brown, it's ready to use. Remember to keep stirring. If you're not diligent, the mixture might burn.
Recipe for quick no-bake cake with dulce de leche
For the dessert, you can use classic butter biscuits or chocolate cookies.
Ingredients:
- 200 grams of biscuits,
- 500 grams of dulce de leche,
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (36%),
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar,
- 500 grams of mascarpone cheese.
Instructions:
- Line the bottom of a baking pan with parchment paper and lay out the biscuits. Spread half of the dulce de leche on them and cover with more biscuits.
- In a large bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar. Gradually mix in the mascarpone cheese by spoonfuls. Spread the finished cream as the next layer and cover with the remaining biscuits.
- Top with the remaining dulce de leche.
- If you want a festive touch, decorate the cake with toasted almond flakes.
How to make toasted almond flakes?
To prepare toasted almond flakes, which will add a touch of elegance to the cake, it only takes a few minutes. Start by heating a dry skillet on medium heat. Then sprinkle about 50 grams of almond flakes over it. Gently toss the flakes until they achieve a golden colour and a pleasant nutty aroma. The toasting process takes about 3-5 minutes. It's important to watch the flakes continuously and stir occasionally to avoid burning.
