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This layered walnut cream cake combines soft meringue sponge, a silky custard, rich cream cheese, and a topping of crunchy caramelized walnuts to deliver a show-stopping dessert perfect for any celebration.
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 10–12 slices
Cuisine: European-inspired (Eastern European)
Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake:
5 egg whites
A pinch of salt
150 g (¾ cup) sugar
60 g (0.4 cup) flour
½ tsp baking powder
200 g (1½ cups) roasted walnuts, finely chopped
Baking pan: 24 cm (9.5 inches)
For Cream 1 (Custard Cream):
5 egg yolks
60 g (4 tbsp) sugar
25 g (2½ tbsp) cornstarch
250 ml (1 cup) milk
70 g (⅓ cup) butter, softened
For Cream 2 (Cream Cheese Layer):
200 g (1 cup) heavy cream (33% fat)
30 g (2 tbsp) sugar
300 g (1.3 cups) cream cheese
For the Caramelized Walnuts:
50 g (¼ cup) sugar
100 g (0.8 cup) walnuts
Step-by-Step Cooking Directions
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