Sounds very appetizing, doesn’t it? Learn how to make this classic and irresistible Portuguese dessert, famous for its simplicity and unique flavor.
Ingredients:
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- 300g Maria biscuits
- 200ml strong black coffee, cooled
- 200g unsalted butter, softened
- 150g powdered sugar
- 3 egg yolks
Instructions:
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- Boil coffee; pour into shallow bowl; chill.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until slightly fluffy. Add egg yolks and 1 to 2 tablespoons cooled coffee. Whisk thoroughly until the cream is smooth and pale yellow in color. Set aside.
- Spread a thin layer of cream in a circle on a serving plate. Quickly dip each Maria biscuit into the coffee, ensuring it doesn’t get too soggy. Arrange 7 dipped biscuits in a flower pattern on
the cream-covered circle. Repeat the process, alternating layers of cookies dipped in coffee and buttercream, until you have used all the ingredients.
Make 4-5 layers, finishing with a layer of buttercream. - Cover the sides of the cake with the remaining cream.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to combine and the cake to set.
- Before serving, you can decorate the top with Mary cookie crumbs or cocoa powder if you like.
- Slice and serve chilled.
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A Taste of Portugal at Home
Making Bolo de Bolacha is like bringing a piece of Portugal into your kitchen. With its straightforward preparation and delightful layers, it’s the kind of dessert that everyone will love. Perfect for those who enjoy sweet treats with a comforting, familiar taste, this biscuit cake is a great way to introduce yourself to the delicious world of Portuguese desserts. Prepare it today, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life with this indulgent treat!
