Looking for a fun and easy dessert that even the kids can help make? Look no further than Ladyfinger Delight! This no-bake recipe is perfect for those hot summer days when turning on the oven sounds like torture. It’s made with simple ingredients and features delicious layers of creamy custard and ladyfingers, creating a delightful textural contrast. Plus, it’s a great way to get little ones involved in the kitchen!
Ingredients:
For the Custard:
- 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) milk
- 300 g (11 oz) ladyfingers
- 2 eggs
- 100 g (3.5 oz) sugar
- 1 lemon, zested
- 50 g (1.8 oz) cornstarch
- 500 ml (17 fl oz) milk
- 80 g (2.8 oz) white chocolate, chopped
For the Chocolate Drink (Optional):
- 10 g (0.4 oz) cocoa powder
- 10 g (0.4 oz) sugar
- 80 ml (2.7 fl oz) strong coffee (cooled)
- 70 ml (2.4 fl oz) warm milk
- 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) whipping cream
- 10 g (0.4 oz) condensed milk
- 30 g (1.1 oz) mascarpone cheese
- 5 ml (0.2 fl oz) vanilla essence
- 5 g (0.2 oz) cocoa powder
- 1 ladyfinger, crumbled (for garnish)
Instructions:
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Get the Ladyfingers Ready: Line a baking dish with a single layer of ladyfingers. They’ll be the base for this delightful dessert!
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Make the Custard: In a saucepan, grab your whisk and combine the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and cornstarch. Whisk it all together until it’s smooth and creamy. Then, gradually whisk in the 200 ml of milk. Now comes the heat! Turn on your stovetop to medium heat and whisk the mixture constantly. Keep whisking until it thickens and starts to bubble. Once it reaches that stage, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 minute. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the chopped white chocolate. Keep stirring until the chocolate melts completely and is well incorporated.
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Assemble the Dessert: Pour the hot custard over the ladyfingers you arranged in the baking dish. Let it cool down a bit, then add another layer of ladyfingers on top of the custard. This will create a beautiful layered effect. Finally, pop the whole thing in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until it’s completely set.
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Chocolate Drink (Optional): This step is for the chocolate lovers! In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar. Then, add the cooled coffee and whisk again until you have a smooth mixture. In a separate bowl, whip up the whipping cream with the condensed milk, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla essence. You want to achieve soft peaks when you whip it. Once you have that perfect consistency, gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the coffee mixture.
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Serving Time!: Spoon out the chilled Ladyfinger Delight into individual bowls. Now, if you made the chocolate drink, drizzle some of that deliciousness on top of each serving. To finish it off with a flourish, sprinkle some crumbled ladyfinger on top for an extra textural and visual delight!
More Information:
- Don’t have white chocolate? You can substitute it with milk chocolate or even chopped dark chocolate.
- The chocolate drink is completely optional. If you don’t have the ingredients or don’t feel like making it, the dessert is still delicious on its own!
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Ladyfinger Delight is a fun, easy, and delicious no-bake dessert that’s perfect for the whole family. It’s a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen and enjoy a cool and refreshing treat on a hot day. So next time you’re looking for a simple yet impressive dessert, give Ladyfinger Delight a try!