Cold Lemon Cake (No Bake)
A refreshing no-bake dessert that combines creamy lemon curd and crispy Maria cookies, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 package Maria cookies Crispy cookies providing texture and sweetness.
Lemon Curd Ingredients
- 4 pieces fresh lemons Juicy and aromatic for a refreshing flavor.
- 200 ml condensed milk Thick and creamy, adds rich sweetness.
- 200 ml heavy cream Rich and velvety for a luxurious mouthfeel.
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush the Maria cookies into small pieces, ensuring some texture remains.
- Squeeze lemons to extract juice, straining it to remove seeds and pulp.
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice, condensed milk, and heavy cream; beat until smooth and thick.
Assembly
- In a serving pan, layer crushed cookies followed by lemon curd mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with lemon curd on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to firm up.
Decoration
- Before serving, decorate with grated lemon zest, cinnamon, or additional crushed cookies.
Notes
For added flavor, incorporate fresh herbs like mint or basil. Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for maximum volume. Adding a dash of lemon zest can enhance the citrus flavor.