Variants and Tips

Using the pastry cream while still warm eliminates the need for any biscuit soaking, but if you decide to use cold cream, moisten the biscuits with a bit of milk or a simple syrup of water and sugar. If there are no children, you can add a few tablespoons of liquor to the syrup. You can also use coffee as when preparing tiramisu, and if you like, even barley coffee.

If you liked this recipe, you might also be interested in the Orange Cake with Cream or the Puff Pastry Tart with Cream or the Dessert with Cream, Strawberries, and Sponge Cake.