Description
This indulgent Gâteau aux Petits Beurre et Framboises is a no-bake, layered dessert combining crunchy petits beurre biscuits, fresh raspberries, and a luscious whipped cream and cream cheese mixture. Easy to prepare and perfect for a make-ahead treat, this French-inspired gâteau is chilled for several hours to meld the flavors and soften the biscuits, resulting in a creamy, fruity delight that’s ideal for gatherings or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Biscuits
- 200 grams Petits Beurre Biscuits (Substitution: Use digestive biscuits or graham crackers if petits beurre are unavailable.)
Fruit
- 250 grams Fresh Raspberries (Substitution: Strawberries, blueberries, or a mix of berries can work beautifully as alternatives.)
Cream Mixture
- 300 ml Whipping Cream (Substitution: Coconut cream makes a great dairy-free alternative.)
- 200 grams Cream Cheese (Substitution: Mascarpone or thick Greek yogurt can be used for a similar consistency.)
- 100 grams Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Opt for high-quality vanilla for the best results.)
Other
- Milk (for dipping biscuits)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all necessary ingredients including petits beurre biscuits, fresh raspberries, whipping cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to begin your dessert preparation.
- Whip Cream and Mix: In a large mixing bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in softened cream cheese along with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Layer Biscuits and Cream: Using a shallow dish, briefly dip each petits beurre biscuit into milk to soften slightly. Arrange a layer of dipped biscuits at the bottom of the dish, then spread a layer of the whipped cream mixture over them, followed by a layer of fresh raspberries.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering dipped biscuits, cream mixture, and raspberries until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cream and some raspberries on top.
- Chill the Gâteau: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the biscuits to soften perfectly.
- Serve: When ready, cut the gâteau into neat squares and serve chilled. Garnish with extra fresh raspberries or a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whipping cream with coconut cream and cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative like vegan cream cheese.
- If petits beurre biscuits are unavailable, digestive biscuits or graham crackers make excellent substitutes.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar to taste.
- Using high-quality vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor significantly.
- This dessert benefits from resting overnight so flavors fully develop and the texture becomes perfectly creamy.
