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Chocolate Wafers with Cream

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Chocolate Wafers with Cream: A Decadent Delight

Chocolate Wafers with Cream

This classic dessert, often referred to as a "chocolate wafer cake," is a beloved treat that combines the crispiness of chocolate wafers with a luscious cream filling. It's a simple yet impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe offers a detailed guide, from creating the perfect chocolate base to assembling the decadent layers.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Wafers:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup (200g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar

For the Cream Filling:

  • 1 liter whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1.5 cups (300g) powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 100g unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
  • 400 ml whipping cream

For the Chocolate Glaze:

  • 200 ml whipping cream
  • 100g milk chocolate

Instructions

Preparing the Chocolate Wafers:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and vanilla sugar.
  3. Beat eggs and sugar: In a large bowl, beat eggs and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Bake: Pour batter onto prepared baking sheet and spread evenly into a thin layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Making the Cream Filling:

  1. Combine ingredients: In a large saucepan, whisk together milk, flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, and eggs until smooth.
  2. Cook the custard: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
  3. Temper the butter: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add butter and vanilla sugar, stirring until smooth.
  4. Chill and whip: Cover the custard with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until completely chilled. In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled custard.

Assembling the Dessert:

  1. Cut and crumble: Cut the cooled chocolate wafer into desired shapes and crumble any leftover pieces.
  2. Layer: Place one chocolate wafer layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the cream filling evenly over the wafer. Sprinkle with crumbled wafer pieces.
  3. Top: Cover with the second wafer layer and spread the remaining cream filling on top. Smooth the top.
  4. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cream to set.

Creating the Chocolate Glaze:

  1. Melt chocolate: In a small saucepan, heat whipping cream until simmering. Remove from heat and add chopped milk chocolate. Let stand for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  2. Glaze: Pour the chocolate glaze over the chilled dessert and spread evenly.

Tips

  • For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • To prevent the chocolate wafers from sticking to the baking sheet, you can lightly grease the parchment paper.
  • For a more dramatic presentation, cut the dessert into squares or triangles before serving.
  • For a variation, add a layer of fresh berries or chopped nuts between the wafer layers.
  • Store leftover dessert in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap.

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