Sweet solution: No‑bake cake for last-minute gatherings
A cake that saves the day when you're short on time and guests are knocking at your door. Simple ingredients, minimal effort, and no baking required. That's how Cousin's Emergency Cake came to be – a dessert that surprises with its flavour and looks like it came from the finest bakery.
When unexpected guests are about to arrive and there's no time for complicated baking, the Cousin's Emergency Cake recipe comes to the rescue. This dessert merges simplicity, quick preparation, and an elegant appearance. It requires no baking, and its preparation takes just a few minutes.
Only a few basic ingredients are needed to create a cake that tastes as good as it looks. Peaches, jelly, and creamy mascarpone are a combination that always works. Moreover, it's the ideal option for summer and any occasion when a hot oven is the last thing we want to deal with.
Recipe for Cousin's Emergency Cake
This no-bake cake is not just quick but also light and refreshing, thanks to the combination of creamy mascarpone and peaches. It's the perfect choice for an unexpected guest visit or when we need an impressive dessert in a few moments.
Ingredients:
- 250 g butter biscuits,
- 500 g mascarpone cheese,
- 250 mL heavy cream (30%),
- 2 packets of peach jelly,
- 2 cans of peaches in syrup,
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar,
- fresh raspberries or mint for garnish.
Preparation:
- Dissolve the jelly in 800 mL of hot water and let it cool.
- Drain the peaches from the syrup, cut them into cubes, and set a few aside for decoration.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar until stiff, then gently mix with mascarpone cheese.
- Place a layer of biscuits at the bottom of a pan (about 24 cm). Spread half of the mascarpone cream, add the chopped peaches, and cover with another layer of biscuits.
- Spread the remaining cream and pour the slightly thickened jelly with peaches over it.
- Put the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours until the jelly fully sets.
- Before serving, decorate with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
Why choose a no-bake cake?
No-bake cakes are a real lifesaver in emergency situations when time is short, and we want to prepare something impressive and tasty. They are not only simple and quick to make but also don't require complex culinary skills. They are an excellent solution for hot summer days when the oven is not an option, as well as a great alternative to classic desserts for holidays or family gatherings. Just a few layers of biscuits, delicate cream, and favourite fruits to create a dessert that will impress anyone.
