Strawberry cake with diplomat cream

Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Long live pastry!

A classic strawberry cake revisited with a light and silky diplomat cream, topped with fresh strawberries, pistachios and young greens. Ideal for an elegant dessert to serve at a reception or a festive meal.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
3h 55m
Prep
35m
Cook
32m
Cleanup
5h 2m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$9.69
Per serving:$1.21

Critical Success Points

  • Baking the genoise without it collapsing
  • Cooking the pastry cream (do not overcook)
  • Incorporating gelatin without it coagulating
  • Mixing whipped cream with pastry cream (delicate folding)
  • Assembling the cake while ensuring the syrup is sealed

Safety Warnings

  • Handle boiling liquids carefully to avoid burns.
  • Use a sharp, stable knife to cut the genoise and strawberries.
  • Do not leave the gelatin in water too long to avoid it becoming too soft.

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