Immerse yourself in the delightful flavors of our Fruity Poppy Seed Squares, a layered dessert that combines the nutty crunch of poppy seeds with the tartness of raspberries and the creaminess of mascarpone. This dessert features a soft sponge base with poppy seeds, topped with a fresh raspberry layer, a smooth mascarpone cream, and a final drizzle of chocolate. It's a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Why You'll Love This:
- The unique addition of poppy seeds in the sponge adds a delightful texture.
- The raspberry layer provides a fresh and tangy contrast.
- Creamy mascarpone filling adds a luxurious touch.
- A chocolate topping for an extra layer of indulgence.
Perfect Occasion: These squares are ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or as an elegant dessert for dinner parties. They're also great for holidays, birthdays, or as a special treat to enjoy with afternoon tea.
Decoration Tips:
- Garnish with fresh raspberries or mint leaves for added freshness.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar or cocoa powder for a refined finish.
- Serve on a decorative platter for an attractive presentation.
- Pair with a cup of coffee or tea to complement the flavors.
Ingredients:
- For the Sponge:
- 4 egg whites
- 100g sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 sachet vanilla sugar
- For Sponge Syrup:
- 1/2 dl water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- For Raspberry Filling:
- 500g raspberries
- 2 tablespoons water
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 sachet gelatin
- 5 tablespoons water
- 3-4 teaspoons chia seeds
- For Cream Filling:
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 5 dl heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- For Coffee Flavor:
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1/2 sachet gelatin
- 1/2 dl water
- For Chocolate Topping:
- 100g chocolate
- 1.5 dl heavy cream
Instructions:
- Prepare Sponge: Whip egg whites, gradually adding sugar. Add yolks one at a time. Combine flour, cornstarch, and poppy seeds, then fold into egg mixture. Bake in a 33x23 cm pan at 180°C for 15-20 minutes. Cool and soak with lemon-water mixture.
- Make Raspberry Layer: Cook raspberries, sugar, and water. Dissolve gelatin in water, add to raspberries along with chia seeds. Cool and spread over sponge. Chill until set.
- Prepare Cream Filling: Dissolve gelatin with coffee in warm water. Whip mascarpone and powdered sugar, add heavy cream, then gelatin mixture. Spread over raspberry layer.
- Add Chocolate Topping: Heat cream and melt chocolate in it. Pour over cream filling.
- Chill: Refrigerate, preferably overnight.
Enjoy these Fruity Poppy Seed Squares, a deliciously layered dessert that's sure to be a hit with its combination of nutty, fruity, creamy, and chocolaty flavors!