Chef Ian Couvreur's Strawberry Cake

Recipe by Ludo's Workshops

Strawberry cake inspired by the famous Parisian chef Ian Couvreur: moist sponge, vanilla mousseline cream, fresh strawberries and lime‑marinated strawberries, all soaked with a lime syrup. An elegant and refreshing seasonal dessert, perfect for special occasions.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
5h 9m
Prep
28m
Cook
40m
Cleanup
6h 17m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$12.35
Per serving:$1.54

Critical Success Points

  • Marinate the strawberries for 2 hours in the refrigerator
  • Cook over bain‑marie until 55°C to achieve the correct sabayon texture
  • Incorporate the butter at the same temperature as the pastry cream (room temperature)
  • Properly soak the sponges with the syrup to avoid drying out
  • Chill for 2 hours before unmolding

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the bain‑marie and oven with kitchen gloves to avoid burns.
  • Hot syrup can cause burns – let it warm before using.
  • Use a sharp knife for cutting to avoid slipping.

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