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Treat Your Diners’ Post-Holiday Blues with A Colorful Treat

As the festive season fades, many diners find themselves grappling with the post-holiday blues. As culinary professionals, we have a unique opportunity to help guests beat these blues and extend the spirit of celebration well into the new year. How? By crafting a dessert that’s not only delicious but also a visual feast of color and whimsy.

Introducing our Layered Joy Cake – a dessert designed to chase away the post-holiday blues and reignite the spark of holiday cheer. This masterpiece blends the rich creaminess of NESTLÉ® Sweetened Condensed Milk, the soothing warmth of vanilla, and the playful pop of Smarties® to create a dish that’s as uplifting as it is indulgent. Each colorful layer reminds diners that joy can be found in every bite, no matter the season.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 50 g vanilla sponge cake

 

Cream Stuffing:

  • 200 ml fresh cream
  • 50 g NESTLÉ® Sweetened Condensed Milk®
  • 10 g vanilla syrup

 

Topping:

  • 180 g NESTLÉ® SCM Squeezy Pistachio
  • 120 g Smarties® Mix In

 

PREPARATION METHOD:

Cream Stuffing:

  1. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave and allow it to cool until it reaches 34°C.
  2. Using a mixer, whip the cream with NESTLÉ® Sweetened Condensed Milk and vanilla syrup.
  3. Add the melted white chocolate and mix until you achieve a smooth, soft cream.

 

Assembly:

  1. Cut the sponge cake into circular layers and stack them in three layers, each filled with the cream.
  2. Freeze the assembled layers for 1 hour.
  3. Wrap the cake with a plastic ribbon specially made for pastry.

 

Garnish:

  1. Top the cake with NESTLÉ® SCM Squeezy Pistachio and mini Smarties® Mix In.
  2. Unwrap and serve with a flourish.

As culinary artists, we have the power to create experiences that not only tantalize taste buds but also uplift spirits. This Layered Joy Cake is your secret weapon in helping diners rediscover the joy of celebration, one colorful, delicious bite at a time.

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