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Speculoos mousse cake

Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry

A no‑bake cake, light as a mousse, based on Breton biscuits, Petit Beurre and speculoos paste, highlighted by a silky mascarpone cream and a melting glaze. Ideal for birthdays or an evening treat.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
42m
Prep
0m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
52m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$18.30
Per serving:$2.29

Critical Success Points

  • Soften the gelatin
  • Melt the milk and speculoos paste without boiling
  • Incorporate the gelatin at an appropriate temperature
  • Mix the cooled milk‑speculoos mixture with the mascarpone to avoid curdling
  • Refrigerate long enough for the mousse to set

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot gelatin with care to avoid burns
  • The milk‑speculoos mixture is hot; let it cool before adding to the mascarpone

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