Cake
Description
Generally, the classic "Shrek's Smile" cake recipe involves alternating layers of pistachio mousse with raspberry jelly and white mousse to capture the colors of the smile. But honestly, I didn't like the combination. However, I was absolutely in love with the pistachio part of the cake—so I decided to make this version. Try it too. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Let's make a nut sponge cake. Mix 60 g of ground almonds with 60 g of sugar and 60 g of flour. Add one whole egg and two egg yolks, without the whites. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 2
2. Beat 4 egg whites with a small amount of sugar until stiff peaks form. Gradually add to the egg mixture.
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Step 3
3. Bake in a springform pan at 200 degrees with convection. Let the biscuit cool and soak it with "Amaretto" liqueur or cognac, if desired.
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Step 4
4. For the pistachio mousse, mix the paste, 2 tablespoons of flour, 6 egg yolks, and 130 grams of sugar. Meanwhile, prepare the gelatin according to the instructions.
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Step 5
5. Heat the milk without boiling, then pour it into the pistachio mixture. Place on the stove and bring to a thick consistency. Let it cool slightly, then add the prepared gelatin.
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Step 6
6. Now pour this mixture over the already cooled crust, let it cool, and refrigerate until completely set.
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Step 7
7. Decorate as desired. For kids, you can use the same pistachio paste to draw Shrek!