A light, lemony and creamy dessert that doesn’t require baking. Perfect for summer days!
“Albă ca Zăpada” – No-Bake Snow White Cake (Only 4 Ingredients)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the cream:
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In a large saucepan, pour 600 ml of heavy cream.
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Add 80 g of sugar.
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Wash 2 lemons thoroughly, grate the zest, and squeeze out their juice.
(If using large lemons, 1 may suffice) -
Mix everything well with a spatula until slightly thickened.
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Cook the cream slightly:
Place the saucepan on medium heat and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes until the cream warms and the sugar fully dissolves. The consistency should remain liquid but slightly thicker.
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Assemble the cake:
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Line a tray or dish with butter biscuits (approx. 250 g total).
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Pour 2–3 ladles of the warm cream over the biscuit layer and press lightly with a spatula so biscuits soak up the cream and don’t float.
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Place the dish in the freezer for 1–2 minutes to help set the layer.
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Repeat layering biscuits and cream until all ingredients are used (about 3 layers total).
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Finish:
Sprinkle a generous amount of grated coconut on top.
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Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to fully set before slicing and serving.
Note
Cream type: Use heavy cream (minimum 30–35% fat). Light cream or milk won’t thicken properly and the texture will be too runny.
Lemons: The zest adds aroma, while the juice helps the cream set slightly thanks to the acidity — don’t skip it!
Biscuits: Regular plain butter biscuits (Petit Beurre or similar) work best. Avoid flavored or overly sweet cookies, as they can overpower the lemony cream.