Hello, sweet lovers! Today, let’s dive into the recipe of a delicious dessert. A delightful encounter of fluffy layers of chocolate, juicy raspberry filling, and a heavenly ricotta cream. We top it off with a cascade of chocolate and crunchy peanuts. Get ready for an explosion of flavors that will delight even the most discerning palates. Let’s go, together on this delicious journey!
Ingredients:
- 4 egg whites (about 120 grams)
- A pinch of salt
- 40 grams of sugar (about 1.41 ounces)
- 4 egg yolks (about 72 grams)
- 50 grams of flour (about 1.76 ounces)
- 30 grams of cocoa powder (about 1.06 ounces)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (about 356 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In a bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until you get a shiny meringue.
- In another bowl, mix the egg yolks, flour, and cocoa powder.
- Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the meringue, stirring carefully until homogeneous.
- Pour the batter into a greased pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
For the filling:
- 100 grams of raspberries or other red fruit like strawberries (about 3.53 ounces)
- 30 grams of sugar (about 1.06 ounces)
- 20 grams of cornstarch (about 0.71 ounces)
- In a blender, mix the raspberries, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Place in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Let it cool.
For the cream:
- 70 grams of ricotta (about 2.47 ounces)
- Milk
- 30 grams of sugar (about 1.06 ounces)
- 150 ml of whipped cream (about 5.07 fluid ounces)
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta, sugar, and whipped cream until creamy.
- Spread the cream over the cooled cake.
Assembly:
- Drizzle the cake with milk.
- Cut the cake horizontally.
- Spread the cream on the bottom layer and reserve half.
- Spread the raspberry mixture over the cream.
- Close the cake and finish with a layer of cream on top.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
For the chocolate topping:
- 60 grams of roasted peanuts (about 2.12 ounces)
- 120 grams of chocolate (about 4.23 ounces)
- Some vegetable oil
- In a blender, crush the peanuts into small pieces.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave, then add some vegetable oil and mix.
- Place the peanuts in the chocolate and mix well.
- Cover the entire cake with the melted chocolate mixture.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Now just serve and enjoy!