Strawberry Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crunchy Base

01 - 150g Digestive Cookies
02 - 75g Butter

→ Vanilla Cream

03 - 1 Packet Vanilla Pudding Mix
04 - 2 Packets Vanilla Sugar
05 - 60g Sugar
06 - 400ml Cold Milk
07 - 250g Mascarpone

→ Topping

08 - 250ml Chilled Water
09 - 2 Tablespoons Sugar (level)
10 - 400g Fresh Strawberries
11 - 1 Packet Red Tart Glaze

# Instructions:

01 - Crush the digestive cookies using a rolling pin in a bag, or press them down with a glass in a pan. If you're prepping directly in a springform pan (26-28 cm), that works too. Melt the butter over low heat, then stir it into the cookie crumbs. Evenly press the mixture into the springform pan using the base of a glass. Stick it in the fridge to chill.
02 - Rinse the strawberries under running water and remove their green tops. Depending on their size, slice them into halves or quarters.
03 - In a mixing bowl, stir together the pudding powder, vanilla sugar, and regular sugar. Add 8 tablespoons of your cold milk, blending until smooth. Heat the remaining milk in a pot just until it simmers. Take it off the heat and whisk in the pudding mixture. Put it back on low heat for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to thicken. Off heat, fold in the mascarpone, then spread the mixture over the cooled cookie base.
04 - Scatter or neatly arrange the strawberry pieces on the creamy layer. For the red glaze, mix the packet contents with the sugar and water in a small pot. Heat it up on medium, stirring often until it thickens. Drizzle the glaze center-out over the strawberries, ensuring they're coated. Press down lightly on the strawberries to set them in the glaze.
05 - Let the dessert cool down a little at room temperature, then cover it and move it to the fridge for at least 3 to 12 hours. Before removing the springform's edge, gently slide a knife along the sides to loosen it.

# Notes:

01 - This chilled strawberry treat is super refreshing on hot days or when you're short on time.
02 - For a firm, satisfying texture, don't skip the minimum 3-hour chill.
03 - Feel free to make it the day before and let it rest in the fridge overnight.
04 - It'll last 2-3 hours out at room temperature, or up to 2 days when refrigerated.

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