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Cream Cake

A simple, no-bake cream cake layered with vanilla custard, fresh berries, and orange segments, topped with buttery crumbs. Perfect for a quick dessert that looks impressive.

Total time
35 min
Servings
8
Calories
380
Protein
4g
Cream Cake
ComfortingCelebratoryAmericanVegetarianDairyCreamyCrumblySummer

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 24 pieces ladyfingers
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • ½ cup blackberries
  • 1 medium orange

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, mix 6 tbsp melted butter with 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.

  2. 2

    Dip 12 ladyfingers quickly into the butter mixture and arrange them in a single layer in an 8x8-inch dish.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whip 2 cups heavy cream with 2 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Spread half of the whipped cream over the ladyfingers, then top with 1 cup sliced strawberries and 1/2 cup blackberries.

  5. 5

    Dip the remaining 12 ladyfingers in the butter mixture and place them over the berries.

  6. 6

    Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top, then arrange orange segments and sprinkle with leftover crumbs from the butter mixture.

  7. 7

    Chill for at least 30 minutes until set, then serve cold.

Tools you’ll need

  • 8x8-inch dish
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • knife
  • cutting board

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