Indulge in the luxurious flavors and textures of our Blueberry and Cream Cheese Cake, a homemade delight that promises to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. This exquisite dessert combines airy sponge cake with a creamy blueberry-infused cheese cream, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Follow these detailed steps to create a dessert that’s as impressive in taste as it is in appearance.
For the Sponge Cake: Ingredients:
5 egg yolks A dash of salt 60g granulated sugar 40g unsweetened cocoa powder 45g water 80g all-purpose flour 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder 5 egg whites An additional 60g granulated sugar
Method:
Prepare: Preheat the oven to 180℃ (356℉) and line a 28×18 cm baking dish with parchment paper. Yolk Mixture: Beat egg yolks, salt, and 60g sugar until fluffy. Mix in cocoa and water, then sift in flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Egg Whites: Whisk egg whites to soft peaks, gradually adding 60g sugar until stiff peaks form. Combine: Gently fold egg whites into yolk mixture. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish, smooth the top, and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool.
For the Blueberry Cream Cheese Filling: Ingredients:
18g gelatin powder 120g cold water (for gelatin) 600g cream cheese, softened 240g powdered sugar 500g fresh blueberries 60g granulated sugar 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 500g heavy cream (33% fat content) An additional 3g gelatin 20g cold water (for additional gelatin)
Method:
Gelatin Prep: Bloom gelatin in cold water in two separate bowls. Cheese Mixture: Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Dissolve the first gelatin mixture and mix into cheese along with lemon juice. Blueberry Blend: Cook blueberries and sugar until bursting. Cool, then blend into the cheese mixture. Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Dissolve additional gelatin and mix into whipped cream. Fold: Gently fold whipped cream into the blueberry cheese mixture.
Assembly: Spread the blueberry cream mixture over the cooled sponge cake base. Chill for at least 3 hours to set.
To Serve: Slice and serve chilled. Each bite promises a harmonious blend of velvety cream cheese, bursting blueberries, and chocolatey sponge cake. Enjoy this divine creation!
Conclusion: Experience the decadence of our Blueberry and Cream Cheese Cake, a homemade masterpiece that elevates dessert to new heights. With its luxurious combination of flavors and textures, this cake is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. Whether enjoyed as a special treat for a celebration or simply as a delightful indulgence, this divine creation is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the exquisite pleasure of our Blueberry and Cream Cheese Cake today!