French Dream
Indulge in the luxurious layers of the “French Dream,” a show-stopping dessert that brings the elegance of French patisserie right to your table. This decadent creation combines velvety vanilla custard, airy whipped cream, and delicate sponge cake, all crowned with a stunning caramel glaze for a touch of sophistication. Perfect for dinner parties or special occasions, this no-bake trifle-style dessert is incredibly easy to assemble yet delivers a rich and creamy flavor that will leave everyone enchanted. With just 30 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like whole milk, egg yolks, and pure vanilla extract, the French Dream offers a delightful balance of texture and sweetness. Chill it to perfection, and serve chilled for a dessert that truly lives up to its dreamy name.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Whole milk
- 4 pieces Egg yolks
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 30 g Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 400 g Soft sponge cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 250 ml Heavy cream
- 20 g Powdered sugar
- 50 ml Water
- 100 g Caramelized sugar (for topping)
Instructions
1. Start with making the custard: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to steam but does not boil.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale in color.
3. Gradually whisk a ladle of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture to temper the eggs, then slowly pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan of milk, whisking constantly.
4. Continue to cook the custard over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool to room temperature.
5. While the custard cools, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the fridge.
6. Prepare the sponge cake by slicing it into 1 cm thick layers. Arrange an even layer of sponge at the bottom of a glass or trifle dish.
7. Spread a layer of custard over the sponge, followed by a thin layer of whipped cream. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
8. For the caramel glaze, gently heat granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and amber in color. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
9. Carefully add water to the caramel (stand back as it may splatter) and stir until smooth. Let cool slightly before drizzling over the dessert.
10. Chill the French Dream for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.9 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.0 g | 420% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1330 mg | 443% | |
| Sodium | 1314 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 526.2 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 414.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.7 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.5 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 807 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1171 mg | 25% | |
*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.
