5-Minute Homemade Dessert: No Baking Required!

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Ingredients

For the Coffee Soak:

1 cup (240 ml) hot water
1 teaspoon coffee
100 g (3.5 oz) Savoyard biscuits (Ladyfingers)

For the Orange Cream:

Juice of 2 oranges
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
15 g (0.5 oz) corn starch

For the Base Cream:

300 ml (10 fl oz) fresh cow’s milk
Zest of 1 lemon
2 egg yolks
50 g (1.8 oz) sugar
20 g (0.7 oz) corn starch
Juice of 1 lemon
100 g (3.5 oz) condensed milk
150 ml (5 fl oz) pastry cream

For Decoration:

Cinnamon, cocoa powder, or grated chocolate

Method of Preparation

1. Prepare the Coffee Soak:

Start by preparing the coffee soak for the biscuits. In a medium-sized glass or bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of coffee in 1 cup (240 ml) of hot water. Stir well until the coffee is fully dissolved. Set this mixture aside to cool slightly while you prepare the creams.

2. Make the Orange Cream:

Begin by extracting the juice from 2 oranges. Strain the juice to remove any pulp or seeds, then pour it into a small saucepan. Add 1 egg yolk, 2 tablespoons of vanilla sugar, and 15 g of corn starch to the orange juice. Whisk the mixture until it’s smooth and well combined.

Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent the mixture from curdling. Continue cooking until the cream thickens, which should take about 5 minutes. Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the orange cream to a bowl. Cover the bowl with cling film, pressing it directly onto the surface of the cream to prevent a skin from forming. Allow the cream to cool completely before using.

3. Prepare the Base Cream:

For the base cream, pour 300 ml of fresh cow’s milk into a medium saucepan. Grate the zest of one lemon directly into the milk, then add 2 tablespoons of vanilla sugar. Stir the mixture to combine and place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Bring the milk to a gentle boil, then remove it from the heat and strain to remove the lemon zest.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 egg yolks and 50 g of sugar until pale and creamy. Add 20 g of corn starch to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and place it back on the stove. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the cream thickens. This should take about 5 minutes. Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the base cream into a bowl. Cover with cling film, pressing it directly onto the surface, and let it cool completely.

4. Prepare the Lemon Condensed Milk Mixture:

Squeeze the juice from one lemon and strain it to remove any seeds or pulp. Pour the lemon juice into a mixing bowl and add 100 g of condensed milk. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until it thickens slightly.

Add 150 ml of pastry cream to the lemon and condensed milk mixture, and beat until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Once the base cream has cooled, beat it for 1-2 minutes to smooth it out, then gradually fold it into the lemon mixture, stirring after each addition until fully combined.

5. Assemble the Dessert:

Lay a large piece of cling film on your work surface. One by one, dip each Savoyard biscuit in the coffee soak, ensuring they are evenly moistened but not soggy. Arrange the soaked biscuits in a single layer on the cling film.

Spread half of the prepared buttercream evenly over the biscuits. Next, add the cooled orange cream on one side of the biscuit layer, then carefully roll the dessert into a log shape using the cling film to help guide and tighten the roll. Wrap the rolled dessert in the cling film and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow it to set and firm up.

6. Serve the Dessert:

Once the dessert has set, remove it from the refrigerator and carefully unwrap the cling film. Place the dessert roll on a serving platter. Use the remaining buttercream to cover the outside of the roll, smoothing it with a spatula.

For the finishing touch, dust the top of the dessert with cinnamon, cocoa powder, or grated chocolate, depending on your preference. Slice the dessert into portions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 6-8
Calories per serving: Approx. 260 kcal
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 90mg
Sodium: 60mg
Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 25g
Protein: 4g

Conclusion

This 5-minute homemade dessert is a fantastic way to impress your guests or treat yourself to something sweet without spending hours in the kitchen. The refreshing orange and lemon creams, combined with the richness of coffee-soaked biscuits and a velvety buttercream, make this dessert truly unforgettable. Whether you’re in a hurry or simply looking for an easy no-bake dessert, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire. Enjoy every delightful bite!