Want a change from the traditional log? This festive and spectacular dessert always has its effect on December 31st.
Every year, the same question comes up: what dessert to serve for New Year’s Eve without bringing out the log? For December 31, the number cake is essential a chic alternativegourmet and ultra-festive. Customizable as desired, it makes a statement as soon as you arrive at the table.
The number cake, the dessert that wows for New Year’s Eve
If you’re looking for a dessert that really makes a difference, number cake ticks all the boxes. Two shortcrust pastry figures, a double layer of generous cream and careful decoration: visually, he announces the party even before the first bite. For the 31st, we’re banking on the numbers of the new year for an obvious wink.
The base is based on homemade shortbread, thick enough to remain soft without breaking. We prepare it in advance, we let it rest in the fridgethen we cut out the figures using templates. Quick cooking allows you to obtain lightly golden biscuits, perfect for hosting the creams.
Two creams for an ultra-gourmet dessert
This dessert plays the generosity card with two complementary creams. On one side, a vanilla mascarpone whipped cream, light and airy. On the other, a cream made from chestnutsdenser and comforting, ideal for the end of a winter meal.
The two preparations are poached alternately on the biscuits. Which brings both relief and a nice contrast of flavors. The little extra? Let the piping bags rest in a cool place to obtain a perfect hold when assembling.
A festive decoration for this easy-to-personalize dessert
This is also where this dessert makes the difference. Dark chocolate shavings, biscuit pieces, crumbled chestnuts and physalis come dress the cake without overloading it. You can adapt the decor according to what you have on hand, or according to the New Year’s Eve theme.
Result: a spectacular dessert, easy to cut, which replaces the log without nostalgia. So, the number cake becomes the sweet highlight of December 31. Perfect for ending the year in style and starting the next with delight.
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