Cheat's Strawberry Gâteau

A stunning strawberry gateau using shop-bought flan layered with whipped cream, whisky liqueur, and a caramelised spun sugar finish.

Vegetarian Quick Dessert No-Bake Strawberries

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

611.6

kcal / serving

4892.4 kcal total

Carbs

36.1g

per serving

288.4 g total

Fat

49.5g

per serving

395.6 g total

Protein

4.3g

per serving

34.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

piece

Flan Case

ready-made, large

tbsp

for dusting

for spun sugar

Dairy

800

Double Cream

Fruits

400

Strawberries

large, trimmed and halved lengthways

punnet

small

Liquids

such as Drambuie

NutsSeeds

sprig

Mint

Method

Cut the flan case using a 20-25cm ring and slice horizontally into two layers.

Place the ring on a plate, insert one sponge layer, and sprinkle with half the liqueur.

Whip double cream with vanilla, remaining liqueur, and 60g sugar to semi-firm peaks.

Line the ring perimeter with halved strawberries, cut-side facing outward.

Fill the centre with whipped cream, top with the second sponge layer, and press down.

Warm the ring edges with a hot cloth and lift it to remove.

Dust with icing sugar and score a diamond pattern using a heated metal skewer.

Caramelise remaining sugar in a pan and create spun sugar curls with a spoon.

Decorate with remaining berries, mint, and caramel curls before serving.