Indulge in the rich and delightful taste of Honey Almond Delight, a German-inspired dessert layered in a glass. This exquisite treat combines the softness of vanilla sponge cake, the creaminess of vanilla pudding, and the crunchiness of caramelized almonds. It’s an elegant and sumptuous dessert that’s sure to impress.
Why You’ll Love This:
- A delightful mix of textures, from creamy to crunchy.
- The perfect combination of sweet vanilla and nutty almond flavors.
- Layered presentation makes it a visually appealing treat.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for dinner parties, festive celebrations, or as a sophisticated dessert for any special occasion.
Ingredients:
For the Sponge Cake:
- 3 eggs
- 2.5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- Just under 1 cup flour (80g)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the Pudding:
- 800ml milk
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 2 packets vanilla pudding powder
- 300ml cream
- 1 packet cream stabilizer
For the Topping:
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 50g butter
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pudding:
- Cook pudding using milk, vanilla sugar, sugar, and vanilla pudding powder. Let cool covered.
- Whip cream with cream stabilizer (or whipped cream powder as an alternative).
- Mix the cooled pudding and whipped cream thoroughly.
- Make the Sponge Cake:
- Whip eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and warm water until frothy.
- Sift in flour, cornstarch, and baking powder and gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Spread the batter thinly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Caramelized Almonds:
- Caramelize sugar in a pan. Add butter and stir until melted.
- Add sliced almonds and cook until they are caramelized. Spread on parchment paper to cool.
- Assemble the Dessert:
- Cut sponge cake with a glass to fit the serving glasses.
- Layer the glass with pudding, then sponge cake, and then caramelized almonds. Repeat the layers, finishing with pudding.
- Sprinkle the remaining caramelized almonds on top.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Enjoy this Honey Almond Delight, a luxurious dessert that’s as delightful to taste as it is to look at!
