No-bake Cream Pie

17/11/2023

The No-bake Cream Pie is a delicious and refreshingly cold dessert, perfect for hot days or when you desire a dessert that does not require oven baking. Here is how to prepare it:

Ingredients

200 g of dry biscuits (like Digestive or Oro Saiwa)
100 g of melted butter
500 ml of milk
4 egg yolks
100 g of sugar
50 g of 00 flour (or cornstarch for a lighter version)
1 vanilla pod (or vanilla essence)
Fresh fruit of your choice for decoration (strawberries, kiwi, peaches, etc.)
Gelatine in sheets or powder (optional, for the fruit topping)

Preparation

Start by finely crushing the biscuits and mix them with the melted butter. Spread this mixture into a springform pan to create a compact base and put it in the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes.
In the meantime, in a saucepan, heat the milk with the vanilla pod slit lengthwise (or add vanilla essence).
In a bowl, whisk the yolks with the sugar until you have a light and frothy mixture. Add the sifted flour a little at a time, continuing to whisk to avoid lumps.
Remove the vanilla pod from the warm milk if you used it, and slowly pour the milk over the yolk mixture, stirring continuously.
Transfer everything back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the cream thickens.
Pour the obtained cream over the biscuit base and let it cool. Once cold, put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
If you wish to add fresh fruit, before removing the pie from the fridge, prepare a gelatin following the instructions on the package and arrange the cut fruit on top of the cream. Cover with the gelatin to keep the fruit fresh and shiny.
Before serving, gently remove the No-bake Cream Pie from the springform pan.

Curiosity

The No-bake Cream Pie is a fresh and unbaked version of the more classic cream tart. The biscuit base can be customized by adding chopped almonds, hazelnuts, or chocolate, depending on your preferences. The fruit on top of the cream not only adds a touch of elegance but also freshness and lightness. You can experiment with different types of fruit depending on the season.

Here’s your No-bake Cream Pie ready to enjoy!