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Milk and Cookies Cake

17/11/2023

Milk and cookies cake is a simple and tasty dessert, highly appreciated for its ease of preparation and its sweetly comforting flavor. Here is the recipe with a little Italian touch - you could use, for example, Oro Saiwa type cookies or, for an extra crunchy layer, Cantuccini type cookies.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml of milk
  • 250 g of mascarpone
  • 150 g of sugar
  • 300 g of dry biscuits (such as Oro Saiwa)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
  • Cold espresso coffee (optional)
  • Coffee or chocolate liqueur (optional, for adults)

Preparation

  1. Begin by heating the milk without boiling it and add the sugar, stirring to dissolve it completely.
  2. In a separate bowl, work the mascarpone with a spatula or an electric mixer until it becomes creamy.
  3. Add the warm milk to the mascarpone sugar, mixing gently until a homogeneous cream is obtained.
  4. If you wish to add a touch of flavor and it’s not intended for children, you can incorporate some coffee or chocolate liqueur into the cream.
  5. Lightly dip the cookies in the cold espresso coffee; this step is optional but will give a stronger taste to your cake.
  6. In a rectangular or square mold, alternate layers of cookies and cream, starting and ending with a layer of cream.
  7. Leave to rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, better if overnight, to allow the flavors to blend well.
  8. Before serving, dust with unsweetened cocoa powder.

Curiosity

This cake is a variant of the more famous charlotte or trifle and is part of those “save the dinner” recipes due to its practicality. With its simple and homey origins, this dessert has become a classic beloved by both adults and children. And remember: if you have leftover cookies or pieces of dry cakes, you can incorporate them into this dessert for a personal touch and to avoid waste in the kitchen.