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Arabic wafer cake without oven
At some point during the day we think of something to snack on, that's why I bring you a super simple recipe, an Arabic wafer cake without an oven.
With this dessert you will achieve a good balance between a hot element (cup of coffee, tea, milk, etc.) and a fluffy, rich or crispy companion.
This type of dessert it is possible to get into the middle eastern culture. It is the compilation of various cultures making it a more special one.
Arabic food is a mixture of the best attributes of each region, which is why it is so different from food made in other countries. It results from the combination of almonds, dates, walnuts, pistachios and peanuts. Also, it contains dairy products such as cream, cottage cheese and cheese.
Characteristics of the Arabic wafer cake without oven
This dessert is made with brick dough and combines the classic elements of Arab pastry, which have been maintained throughout history.
In addition, it is very practical for those who, at the moment, do not have an oven at hand.
Regardless of the details, remember that you can always make your own version of this different and very appetizing Arabic wafer cake. I don't know say more and let's begin.
Ingredients
10 brick dough wafers.
Sunflower oil to fry the wafers.
Sliced almonds.
Icing sugar to sprinkle
For the cream
500 milliliters of whole milk.
115 grams of sugar.
1 small tablespoon of vanilla extract.
3 egg yolks.
35 grams of cornstarch.
450 milliliters of liquid cream to mount (35% MG)
50 grams of sugar.
Preparation method
It is recommended to prepare the cream in advance so that it can be refrigerated long enough before using. With that said, let's move on to the recipe.
1. We will start by boiling about 375 milliliters of the milk in a pot together with the sugar and the small spoonful of vanilla.
2. In a separate bowl, place the remaining milliliters of milk together with the egg yolks and the cornstarch.
3. Once the pot begins to boil, remove from the heat and proceed to add to the mixture in the bowl and stir until a homogeneous texture is obtained.
4. Once the mixture is ready, it is placed again in a pot over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
5. When the mixture is ready, cover it with transparent paper or plastic wrap, making it come into contact with the cream to prevent a crust from forming.
6. Wait for the mixture to settle before taking it to the refrigerator.
7. When the cream is already cold, proceed to mix it with the pastry cream and take it to the refrigerator again.
8. From this point on, place a little oil in a frying pan, the size of which our brick wafers will fit.
9. Wait for it to heat up to place the wafers for a few seconds on each side.
10. The ideal is to remove them when they are already golden, avoiding letting them burn. Once ready, place them on some absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
11. When they drain well, prepare the tray where the cake will be placed, then place a wafer and enough cream on it.
12. So on until the end, placing a wafer as the final cover and on top of it, the almonds, previously toasted in the pan, and a little icing sugar to decorate.
As a final piece of information, you must take into account the amount of cream to be incorporated in each layer to avoid missing it. Also, it is important that the wafers do not break to maintain the aesthetics of this cake.
Whether it's for a cold day or when you need to lift your spirits, this dessert will brighten your days and those of your loved ones. In addition, you can bring a bit of Arab culture to your table.
Dare to prepare this Arabic wafer cake without oven, in a matter of minutes, so you can delight your palate.
