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Strawberry Jelly Cake – A Refreshing No-Bake Dessert | Tort cu jeleu de căpșuni – Un desert răcoritor, fără coacere

Ingredients
    For the Base:
  • 2 packets of biscuits (savoiardi or digestive)
  • Cold milk (for soaking the biscuits)
  • For the Cream Layer:
  • 600 milliliters whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 200 grams white chocolate (melted and cooled)
  • 12 grams gelatin granules
  • 50 milliliters cold water (for gelatin hydration)
  • For the Strawberry Jelly Layer:
  • 120 grams strawberry-flavored jelly powder (follow package instructions)
  • 800 milliliters boiling water
  • 400 grams strawberries (diced)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Base:
      • Soak 2 packets of biscuits in cold milk for a few seconds.
      • Arrange the soaked biscuits neatly in a tray to form the cake base.
  2. Prepare the Cream Mixture:
      • In a small bowl, combine 12 g gelatin granules with 50 ml cold water and set aside to hydrate for 10 minutes.
      • Melt 200 g of white chocolate in the microwave or over a water bath, then allow it to cool.
      • In a large bowl, whisk together 600 ml whipping cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and zest of 1 lemon until creamy and thick.
      • Add the cooled melted chocolate and warmed gelatin mixture to the whipped cream.
      • Mix everything well using a mixer for a few seconds to ensure smooth consistency.
  3. Assemble the Cake:
      • Pour the prepared cream mixture over the biscuit base.
      • Use a spatula to level the surface evenly.
      • Place the tray in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
  4. Prepare the Strawberry Jelly Layer:
      • In a bowl, combine 120 g strawberry-flavored jelly powder with 800 ml boiling water (following the package instructions). Stir well and let it cool slightly.
      • Dice 400 g strawberries and scatter them over the set cream layer.
      • Once the jelly mixture is cool but still liquid, gently pour it over the strawberries.
  5. Chill and Serve:
      • Refrigerate the entire cake overnight to ensure the jelly sets properly.
      • Slice, serve, and enjoy this refreshing no-bake dessert!