Cookies and Custard Cake

Instructions

 

Step 1: Prepare the Custard

• Dissolve custard mix in a glass of cold milk taken from the liter, stirring well to avoid lumps.

• Heat the remaining milk with sugar over medium heat until hot but not boiling.

• Add the dissolved custard mixture and stir constantly until thickened.

• Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 2: Prepare the Chocolate Covering

• Chop the chocolate into small pieces.

• Melt chocolate using a bain-marie or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between intervals.

• Mix in the whipping cream until smooth and uniform.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

• Cover the bottom of a rectangular or removable mold with baking paper if desired.

• Place a layer of Maria cookies on the base, optionally dipping them lightly in coffee for extra flavor.

• Spread an even layer of custard over the cookies.

• Repeat layers alternating cookies and custard, finishing with a cookie layer on top.

Step 4: Cover with Chocolate

• Pour the chocolate and cream mixture evenly over the last cookie layer.

• Decorate with cocoa powder or chocolate chips.

Step 5: Refrigerate

• Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight for best results.

Step 6: Serve

• Carefully unmold and cut into portions before serving.

Instructions

 

Step 1: Prepare the Custard

• Dissolve custard mix in a glass of cold milk taken from the liter, stirring well to avoid lumps.

• Heat the remaining milk with sugar over medium heat until hot but not boiling.

• Add the dissolved custard mixture and stir constantly until thickened.

• Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 2: Prepare the Chocolate Covering

• Chop the chocolate into small pieces.

• Melt chocolate using a bain-marie or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between intervals.

• Mix in the whipping cream until smooth and uniform.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

• Cover the bottom of a rectangular or removable mold with baking paper if desired.

• Place a layer of Maria cookies on the base, optionally dipping them lightly in coffee for extra flavor.

• Spread an even layer of custard over the cookies.

• Repeat layers alternating cookies and custard, finishing with a cookie layer on top.

Step 4: Cover with Chocolate

• Pour the chocolate and cream mixture evenly over the last cookie layer.

• Decorate with cocoa powder or chocolate chips.

Step 5: Refrigerate

• Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight for best results.

Step 6: Serve

• Carefully unmold and cut into portions before serving.