No-bake Cocoa Crumble Cake with Coffee Cream

The no-bake crumble cake is one of those easy and delicious desserts with guaranteed success! The cold crumble is actually a cake made of crumbled cookies. It’s perfect for any occasion! During the Christmas holidays, as a dessert for Sunday lunch. Or excellent for Mother’s Day or a birthday or a romantic dinner. Many consider the cold crumble to be a summer dessert. In reality, it is perfect for every season. This no-bake cocoa crumble cake is filled with a delicious coffee cream. It is the perfect cake to serve for Christmas or New Year’s. Easy and quick, no gas or oven to turn on. Economical, scenic, and so, so delicious! Try the cold version with lemon cream. Let’s see how to prepare it with the step-by-step photos. At the end of the article, you’ll find possible variations of this cookie cake.

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no-bake crumble cake
  • Cost: Medium
  • Rest time: 5 Hours
  • Preparation time: 30 Minutes
  • Portions: about 10 people
  • Cooking methods: No-bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

  • 10.5 oz Digestive biscuits (or any other dry biscuits you like)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups whipping cream (fresh or long-lasting plant-based)
  • 5.3 oz cream cheese (or mascarpone)
  • 1/3 cup coffee
  • 3 tbsps powdered sugar (approximately)
  • 2 tbsps Nutella®

Tools

  • Food Processor
  • Springform Pan
  • Spatula
  • Hand Mixer

Steps

  • First, crumble the biscuits and add three teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.

    no-bake crumble cake
  • I used Digestive biscuits, but other dry biscuits will work just fine.

  • To crumble the biscuits, I used my super jug blender which I have already talked about.

  • Pulse function to chop and pulverize at maximum speed.

  • If you don’t have a blender, place the biscuits in a food bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

  • Once you have a flour-like mixture, put it in a bowl.

    no-bake crumble cake
  • Melt the butter in a bain-marie over low heat or in the microwave for a few seconds.

  • Add the melted butter to the crumbled biscuits and mix well with a spoon.

    no-bake crumble cake
  • Line a 9.5-inch springform pan with parchment paper (I only put it on the bottom).

  • Place more than half of the crumbly mixture into the mold.

    no-bake crumble cake
  • Spread it over the entire surface and compact it with the back of a spoon.

  • Refrigerate to set for at least 10 minutes (NOT IN THE FREEZER).

  • Let’s prepare the cream, easy and quick!

  • I always have coffee ready in my fridge to add to milk for breakfast!

  • If you haven’t already, no problem, you need to prepare it!

  • A small moka pot for about 2 cups will suffice. Once ready, let it cool down.

  • At this point, take a large bowl, preferably glass.

  • Pour in the dessert cream, CHILLED.

  • You can use either the long-lasting plant-based version already sweetened.

  • Or the fresh cream to which you will add a couple of tablespoons of sugar.

  • Add the cooled coffee and 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar.

    no-bake crumble cake
  • Finally, the cream cheese (you can choose the one you prefer).

    cold crumble
  • Now whip everything with an electric beater until you get a velvet cream.

    no-bake crumble cake
  • Taste the cream, if necessary add more powdered sugar and whip for a few more seconds.

  • Now pour the cream over the biscuit base that has set.

    no-bake crumble cake
  • Use a spatula to spread it evenly and level the entire surface.

  • Using a knife or spoon, decorate the surface with a bit of Nutella.

    cold cocoa crumble
  • Do not spread it but let it drop randomly, so it’s better if it’s soft.

  • To make it easier, you can soften two tablespoons of Nutella in the microwave.

  • It will be much easier to decorate the surface this way!

  • Finally, cover with the crumbled biscuit mixture.

    no-bake crumble cake
  • If it has become too compact in the meantime, just “fluff it” with a fork.

  • The cold cocoa crumble cake with coffee cream is finished!

  • Refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or better yet, overnight.

  • After the time has passed, remove the ring and place the cake on a serving plate.

  • Anyone can add some coffee beans or chocolate chips to the surface.

  • The no-bake cocoa crumble cake is ready! Beautiful and delicious, it will be a hit!

  • I hope you enjoyed this dessert! See you soon for more news!

  • Recipe made in collaboration with Cecotec – #adv

  • To purchase the Power Black Titanium 2000 Pro jug blender or other Cecotec products, visit their store.

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  • If you don’t like cream cheese, use mascarpone while respecting the doses (150 gr).

  • Want to use less cream and more mascarpone? Do this: 250 gr of mascarpone and 400 gr of cream.

  • Don’t like coffee desserts? No problem!

  • You can omit it and whip the cream only with the cream cheese.

  • In that case, you can flavor the cream with orange zest, vanilla aroma, etc.

  • Or instead of coffee, use two tablespoons of Nutella, it will be even more delicious!

  • If you don’t have unsweetened cocoa, you can omit it with the crumbled biscuits.

  • In that case, the crumble will be lighter in color but just as delicious!

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