No-bake coconut cream cake
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. Preparing a no-bake cake is incredibly easy, as you won't even need to bake layers or a crust. Simply buy ready-made cookies and prepare the cream. Whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar works best. It's delicate, sweet, and softens the cookies. Raspberry jam adds a special touch and creates a fruity layer, but if you don't have raspberries, feel free to use blueberries, cranberries, blackcurrants, or cherries—equally delicious. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Mix raspberries with lemon juice, powdered sugar, and water, then place over heat. Simmer the raspberries over medium heat, covered, for 15 minutes.
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Step 2
2. When the raspberries begin to boil, lightly mash them into a puree. Strain the finished jam through a sieve and let it cool completely. Whip the cold cream with a mixer until fluffy peaks form.
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Step 3
3. Add powdered sugar and coconut flakes to them, then beat again. Dip the cookies in milk, allowing them to absorb some milk. Place the cookies in a single layer in a dish, add a layer of cream, then another layer of cookies.
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Step 4
4. Spread another layer of cream, then add jam on top and smooth it out. Place another layer of cookies and spread the remaining cream over them. Decorate the cake with coconut flakes and refrigerate overnight.