Ceylonese Biscuit Pudding
Indulge in the rich and velvety flavors of Ceylonese Biscuit Pudding, a no-bake dessert that's as simple as it is decadent. Layered with coffee-soaked Marie biscuits and a luscious chocolate buttercream made with cocoa, icing sugar, and creamy egg yolks, this classic Sri Lankan treat is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors. Perfectly customizable and requiring just 20 minutes of prep time, this refrigerator cake is ideal for holidays, celebrations, or as an effortless make-ahead dessert. Serve it chilled to let the layers meld into a silky, melt-in-your-mouth experience. With its elegant presentation and timeless taste, Ceylonese Biscuit Pudding is a crowd-pleasing masterpiece you’ll keep coming back to.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Marie biscuits (or any plain tea biscuits)
- 2 teaspoons Instant coffee
- 1 cup Hot water
- 125 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Icing sugar
- 3 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, prepare the coffee dip by dissolving 2 teaspoons of instant coffee in 1 cup of hot water. Allow the coffee to cool to room temperature.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and icing sugar together using a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the cocoa powder into the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Step 4
One at a time, add the egg yolks to the butter mixture while continuously whisking to ensure a smooth texture. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Line the bottom of a small rectangular or square dish (approximately 8x8 inches) with a layer of Marie biscuits. Quickly dip each biscuit into the cooled coffee before placing it in the dish. Do not over-soak the biscuits; a brief dip is enough.
Step 6
Spread a layer of the prepared chocolate buttercream evenly over the biscuit layer using a spatula.
Step 7
Repeat alternating layers of coffee-dipped biscuits and chocolate buttercream until all the biscuits and cream are used up. Ensure the topmost layer is buttercream.
Step 8
Refrigerate the assembled pudding for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set completely and allow the flavors to blend.
Step 9
Before serving, optionally dust the top with cocoa powder or grated chocolate for garnish. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (819.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2765.6 |
| Total Fat 143.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 75.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 645.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 644.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 377.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 254.9g | |
| Protein 17.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 36.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 213.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 541.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories