Ceylonese Biscuit Pudding
Indulge in the rich and velvety flavors of Ceylonese Biscuit Pudding, a no-bake dessert that's as simple as it is decadent. Layered with coffee-soaked Marie biscuits and a luscious chocolate buttercream made with cocoa, icing sugar, and creamy egg yolks, this classic Sri Lankan treat is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors. Perfectly customizable and requiring just 20 minutes of prep time, this refrigerator cake is ideal for holidays, celebrations, or as an effortless make-ahead dessert. Serve it chilled to let the layers meld into a silky, melt-in-your-mouth experience. With its elegant presentation and timeless taste, Ceylonese Biscuit Pudding is a crowd-pleasing masterpiece you’ll keep coming back to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Marie biscuits (or any plain tea biscuits)
- 2 teaspoons Instant coffee
- 1 cup Hot water
- 125 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Icing sugar
- 3 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a small bowl, prepare the coffee dip by dissolving 2 teaspoons of instant coffee in 1 cup of hot water. Allow the coffee to cool to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and icing sugar together using a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
Add the cocoa powder into the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
One at a time, add the egg yolks to the butter mixture while continuously whisking to ensure a smooth texture. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Line the bottom of a small rectangular or square dish (approximately 8x8 inches) with a layer of Marie biscuits. Quickly dip each biscuit into the cooled coffee before placing it in the dish. Do not over-soak the biscuits; a brief dip is enough.
Spread a layer of the prepared chocolate buttercream evenly over the biscuit layer using a spatula.
Repeat alternating layers of coffee-dipped biscuits and chocolate buttercream until all the biscuits and cream are used up. Ensure the topmost layer is buttercream.
Refrigerate the assembled pudding for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set completely and allow the flavors to blend.
Before serving, optionally dust the top with cocoa powder or grated chocolate for garnish. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.2 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.2 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 646 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 645 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.5 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 254.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
