Today's recipe is a Parisienne Dessert, named after the cream that covers a base of ladyfingers soaked in coffee. Parisienne cream is a classic in French pastry and can be used to fill tarts, top desserts, or as a filling for other pastries or sponge cakes. This dessert is also perfect for using up leftover vanilla sponge cake that has become a bit dry. Simply cut it into rectangles and follow the steps in the...
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In a saucepan, mix the sugar, flour, and eggs, then gradually add the hot milk.
Stir everything together and cook over low heat until a semi-thick cream forms. Remove from heat, add the Maraschino liqueur and lemon zest for flavor, and let it cool. Stir occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the surface.
Soak the ladyfingers in the sweetened coffee and use them to cover the bottom of a rectangular dish.
Spread half of the whipped cream (prepared by whipping the heavy cream with the powdered sugar to stiff peaks) over the ladyfingers.
Pour half of the vanilla cream over the whipped cream layer, then add another layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers.
Cover the second layer of ladyfingers with the remaining whipped cream, and finish with the remaining vanilla cream.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before unmolding.
Dust with cocoa powder and serve well chilled.
Ensure the cream is stirred occasionally while cooling to prevent a skin from forming.
Use leftover vanilla sponge cake to make this dessert more economical.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set properly.
Can I use a different liqueur instead of Maraschino?
Yes, you can substitute Maraschino with another liqueur like Amaretto or Grand Marnier for a different flavor profile.
How long should I refrigerate the dessert?
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours to ensure it sets properly and the flavors meld together.
Can I use store-bought whipped cream instead of making it from scratch?
Yes, store-bought whipped cream can be used, but homemade whipped cream provides a fresher and richer taste.
What can I use if I don't have ladyfingers?
You can use vanilla sponge cake cut into rectangles as a substitute for ladyfingers.
Is this dessert suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this dessert is suitable for vegetarians as it does not contain meat or seafood.
