Fraisier

Directions

  1. 1Add the eggs to a bowl.
  2. 2Add sugar.
  3. 3Add a pinch of salt.
  4. 4Beat the mixture for about 10 minutes at maximum speed.
  5. 5Incorporate flour and vanilla extract.
  6. 6Mix well.
  7. 7Pour into a lined cake pan and bake at 150 degrees Celsius for about 30 to 35 minutes.
  8. 8Let cool slightly, remove from the pan, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
  9. 9In a bowl, whisk together cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, mascarpone, and vanilla bean.
  10. 10Beat until stiff peaks form.
  11. 11Moisten the sliced sponge cake with milk.
  12. 12Spread a layer of cream, then add sliced strawberries.
  13. 13Add another layer of cream and cover with the other half of the génoise.
  14. 14Spread the rest of the cream on top.
  15. 15Cover with sliced almonds and decorate with some strawberries.
  16. 16Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 120 g sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 120 g flour
  • vanilla extract
  • 400 ml heavy cream
  • 150 g powdered sugar
  • 250 g mascarpone
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 300 ml milk
  • strawberries
  • sliced almonds

Equipment

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