STRAWBERRY DELIGHT CAKE
Strawberry Delight is a delicious dessert made with layers of strawberries, cream, and biscuits. It typically consists of a biscuit base, a layer of sliced strawberries, a creamy filling made with mascarpone or cream cheese and whipped cream, and topped with strawberry powder and more sliced strawberries. It is a refreshing and indulgent dessert that is perfect for summer or special occasions.
- 2 - cups double cream or heavy whipping cream
- 2 - cups mascarpone or cream cheese
- 1/4 - cup icing sugar
- 2 - cups halved strawberries
- 1/2 - cup diced strawberries
- 2 - tablespoons strawberry powder
- 10 10-12 - biscuits of your choice
- 1. Start by preparing the strawberries. Slice 2 cups of strawberries and dice 1/2 cup of strawberries. Set aside.
- 2. Choose strawberries of the same height and cut them vertically in half. Arrange the strawberries in a tin, pointed end up, with the cut side against the acetate. Make sure the berries fit snugly next to each other.
- 3. Place a layer of biscuits inside the tin, making sure they fit snugly.
- 4. In a bowl, add room temperature mascarpone cheese and smooth it with a spatula.
- 5. In another bowl, add cold double cream and icing sugar. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
- 6. Combine the mascarpone cheese and whipped cream, being careful not to over whip the mixture.
- 7. Spoon about two-thirds of the cream mixture into a piping bag. Pipe the cream between the strawberries to fill the gaps and over the biscuit base in the tin to cover it completely. Add more chopped strawberries on top.
- 8. Pipe another layer of cream on top of the strawberries and smooth it out with a palette knife.
- 9. Refrigerate the dessert for a couple of hours to set.
- 10. Gently remove the dessert from the tin and set it on a plate. Finish by sprinkling strawberry powder and thinly sliced strawberries on top.
- 11. Cut the dessert into squares and enjoy!
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 742.03kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 58.56g91%
- Saturated Fat 36.78g184%
- Trans Fat 0.85g
- Cholesterol 145.4mg49%
- Sodium 610.57mg26%
- Potassium 148.16mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 41.3g14%
- Sugars 15.72g
- Protein 5.84g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
1. Make sure to use ripe and sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
2. Allow the dessert to set in the refrigerator for a few hours to ensure it holds its shape when sliced.
3. Be gentle when assembling the dessert to avoid crushing the biscuits or strawberries.
4. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less icing sugar to the cream mixture.
5. Experiment with different types of biscuits for the base to add different flavors and textures.
6. You can also add a layer of strawberry jam or compote between the biscuit base and the cream filling for extra flavor.
7. Feel free to customize the dessert by adding other fruits or toppings like chocolate shavings or nuts.
8. Serve the Strawberry Delight chilled for a refreshing tre