Trifles
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. A delicious dessert — Snickers trifle — can be a great alternative to the usual cake. It's very convenient because you can make either a miniature portion in a buffet format or a full-sized dessert. The recipe is simple and will help you prepare this popular dessert enjoyed worldwide. The number of servings depends on the size of the cups. The ready dessert can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
First, prepare the soft creamy caramel. Gather 100 grams of sugar, 80 grams of cream, 30 grams of butter, and a pinch of salt for this.
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Step 3
Pour sugar into a heavy-bottomed saucepan; you can add a little water (about 1 teaspoon). At the same time, pour 80 grams of cream into a small saucepan. By the time the caramel is ready, the cream should be well heated.
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Step 4
Over low heat, heat the sugar until it melts, becomes fluid, and turns a caramel color. It is best not to stir the caramel during cooking; simply tilt the pan gently from side to side to prevent the sugar from crystallizing. Stir in the butter. Return the pan to low heat.
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Step 5
Pour in the hot cream, mix.
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Step 6
For a smoother texture, you can blend the caramel with a blender, but this is optional.
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Step 7
Transfer the caramel to a piping bag and let it cool completely.
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Step 8
Chop the chocolate with a knife.
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Step 9
Pour hot cream over the chopped chocolate.
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Step 10
Let the chocolate melt and mix the chocolate with the cream until smooth.
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Step 11
Cover the chocolate mixture with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface. Place in a cool place and chill.
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Step 12
Prepare the ingredients for the sponge cake.
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Step 13
Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the whites with a pinch of salt into a fluffy foam. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat.
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Step 14
Beat the egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form. Add the yolks one at a time, beating the mixture after adding each yolk.
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Step 15
Sift the flour, starch, and cocoa powder into the beaten eggs.
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Step 16
Fold in the dry mixture with a silicone spatula using an upward motion, trying to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
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Step 17
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Place the dough in a baking pan or on a baking sheet.
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Step 18
Bake the sponge cake at 180 degrees for about 25 minutes until done.
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Step 19
While the biscuit is baking, chop the peanuts, but not too finely, and preferably toast them in a dry skillet to bring out a more pronounced flavor.
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Step 20
To prepare the cream, beat the cooled chocolate and butter mixture together with the cream cheese.
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Step 21
Beat the cream until fluffy and smooth, then transfer it to a pastry bag with a decorative tip.
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Step 22
Cut the sponge cake into pieces, place in a blender.
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Step 23
Crush the sponge cake into crumbs. Alternatively, you can simply cut the sponge cake into small pieces.
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Step 24
Proceed to assemble the trifles. Sprinkle the biscuit crumbs into the bottom of the cups, then add a layer of soft caramel.
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Step 25
Sprinkle with roasted peanuts, then add a layer of cream.
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Step 26
Repeat the layers in the same order.
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Step 27
On top, there should be a "cap" of cream, which can be decorated to your taste: chopped nuts, fresh berries, chocolate pieces. The delicious "Snickers" dessert is ready, it can be served!