Creamy Poppy Seed and ‘Plazma’ Biscuit Cake with Chocolate Ganache

This Creamy Poppy Seed and ‘Plazma’ Biscuit Cake, enriched with a luscious chocolate ganache, is a delight for lovers of poppy seeds and ‘Plazma’ biscuits. It’s a no-bake, mixer-free dessert that combines the ease of preparation with the richness of flavors. The cake can be customized with your choice of chocolate – white, milk, or dark – and adorned with fresh fruit for an extra touch of elegance.

Why You’ll Love This:

• No-Bake Convenience: Easy to make with minimal equipment and no oven required.
• Customizable: Works wonderfully with different types of chocolate and fruit toppings.
• Delightfully Creamy: The combination of poppy seeds, ‘Plazma’ biscuits, and butter creates a smooth, rich texture.

Perfect Occasion: Ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or as a special treat for family dessert nights. It’s also perfect for those times when you want a delicious dessert without much fuss.

Decoration Tips:

• Fruit Topping: Garnish with fresh berries or fruit slices for a burst of color.
• Chocolate Shavings: Add elegance with chocolate shavings or curls.
• Dust with Powdered Sugar: For a simple yet classy finish.

For the Filling:

• 200g ground poppy seeds
• 150g sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
• 4 tablespoons of semolina
• 600ml milk
• 150g butter
• 350g ground ‘Plazma’ biscuits (or similar)

For the Ganache:

• 150g milk or white chocolate (use equal parts for dark chocolate)
• 70ml heavy cream

Preparation:

1. Combine poppy seeds, sugar, vanilla sugar, semolina, and milk in a saucepan. Stir occasionally until thickened (about 10 minutes), then add butter, stirring until melted.
2. Mix in ground ‘Plazma’ biscuits. Press this mixture into a 22cm diameter mold and refrigerate.
3. Prepare the ganache by heating chocolate and heavy cream in a saucepan (or microwave), stirring until smooth. Spread the ganache over the cake.
4. Decorate as desired and refrigerate until set.

Enjoy this Creamy Poppy Seed and ‘Plazma’ Biscuit Cake, a delightful and effortless dessert that’s sure to impress with its rich flavors and creamy texture!