No-Bake Mascarpone and Chocolate Cake

17/11/2023

The No-Bake Mascarpone and Chocolate Cake is a delicious dessert that doesn’t require baking, making it perfect for summer or when you want to prepare something simple and delectable. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

250 g of dry biscuits (such as Digestive)
100 g of melted butter
500 g of mascarpone
100 g of powdered sugar
200 ml of whipping cream
150 g of dark chocolate
50 g of bitter cocoa powder
Chocolate shavings or cocoa for decoration

Preparation

Start by chopping the biscuits in a mixer until they reach a sandy consistency. Mix the chopped biscuits with the melted butter to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
Spread the biscuit mixture on the bottom of a springform pan (preferably 22 or 24 cm in diameter) pressing down well with the back of a spoon to create a compact base. Put the base in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to harden.
In the meantime, prepare the cream by working the mascarpone with the powdered sugar until you get a smooth and lump-free cream.
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, being careful not to burn it. Let it cool down.
Whip the cream in a separate bowl until it is firm.
Add the melted chocolate and the cocoa powder to the mascarpone cream, blending well.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone and chocolate mixture, using a spatula and movements from the bottom up so as not to deflate the cream.
Pour the obtained cream over the biscuit base in the fridge and level the surface well.
Put the cake back in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, better if overnight, before serving.
Before serving, decorate the cake with chocolate shavings or a dusting of bitter cocoa.

Curiosity

The mascarpone and chocolate cake combines the sweetness of mascarpone with the intensity of chocolate, creating a perfect match for sweet tooths. Furthermore, it can also be enriched with the addition of liqueurs such as rum or amaretto for an even more intriguing taste.

And if you want an even more Italian touch, try spreading a thin layer of Nutella on the base before adding the mascarpone and chocolate cream. It will be an irresistible sin of gluttony!