No‑bake pudding cake: A quick delight for unexpected guests
There are moments when guests announce themselves at the last minute, and you don't have time for baking a long cake. In such situations, a no-bake pudding cake is the perfect solution. The delicate pudding texture, crispy crackers, and vanilla aroma make this cake not only quick but also exceptionally tasty. Check out how to make it in no time!
Pudding cake on crackers is a great example of a dessert that doesn't require baking, yet it tastes like the best homemade pastries. The combination of creamy, thick pudding layers with crackers ensures every bite is pleasantly velvety and slightly crunchy at the same time. It's a dessert you can prepare in moments, and after chilling in the fridge, it tastes even better. An additional advantage is the simple ingredients – all of which can be found in most homes.
No-bake pudding cake recipe
This dessert is a great solution for anyone who wants to prepare something delicious in a short time. It doesn't require baking, which means you can make it even on hot days, without needing to heat the oven. Thanks to the layers of crackers that absorb the moisture from the pudding, the entire dessert gains the perfect consistency after cooling – delicate yet slightly crunchy.
Ingredients:
- About 200 grams of crackers,
- 4 egg yolks,
- 1.25 litres of milk,
- About 250 grams of margarine,
- 3/4 cup of sugar,
- 8 grams of vanilla sugar,
- 1 cup of flour,
- 1 package of cream pudding,
- Powdered sugar for dusting.
Preparation
- Pour half of the milk into a pot, add margarine, sugar, and vanilla sugar.
- Heat on low flame until the ingredients dissolve; meanwhile, mix the yolks, flour, and pudding in the remaining milk.
- Stir until smooth; when the milk begins to boil, pour in the pudding mixture, stirring continuously. Cook on low heat until thickened, and line a 23x28 cm pan with plastic wrap.
- Lay a layer of crackers on the bottom.
- Pour the warm pudding mass over the layer of crackers, smooth it out, cover with another layer of crackers, and set aside to cool.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
What can you use for a no-bake cake crust?
A no-bake cake crust can be made in various ways, depending on the final result you want to achieve. The simplest solutions are crackers or biscuits, which work well in layered desserts like pudding cake. They absorb moisture from the mass and become soft, creating a cohesive whole. An alternative could be sponge cakes, which would give the dessert a more fluffy and delicate structure. If you're aiming for a crunchy base, it's worth preparing it with crushed biscuits mixed with melted butter – a base often used in popular cold cheesecakes.
For those who prefer lighter desserts, a base made from oats – mixed with honey and peanut butter and then chilled in the refrigerator, is an excellent solution. You can also use nuts and dates, blending them into a smooth mass that, after cooling in the refrigerator, becomes a cohesive, naturally sweet base. This approach works great in healthy, sugar-free desserts. Thanks to these options, a no-bake cake can be not only quick but also diverse and tailored to different tastes.
