Bolo de Bolacha
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Servings
8
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Portuguese
Bolo de Bolacha
Description
Bolo de Bolacha features alternating layers of Maria biscuits and a smooth cream made from creamed butter, brown sugar, and egg yolks mixed with coffee. The biscuits are briefly soaked in sweetened coffee before layering, which softens them without turning soggy, creating a balanced texture. The cream layers add richness and sweetness to each bite. Chilling the cake in the refrigerator allows the flavors to develop and the structure to set firmly.
The dessert is typically assembled on a round platter with multiple layers, resulting in a visually appealing cake with subtle coffee undertones. It can be garnished on top with crushed biscuits and coffee beans if desired. This treat is served chilled, making it suitable for warm weather or as a satisfying after-dinner sweet.
Because the recipe includes raw egg yolks, using pasteurized eggs is recommended to reduce food safety risks. The cream layer on the sides is intentionally thin to keep the cake looking neat without overwhelming the delicate biscuit layers.
Ingredients
- 20 oz. Maria biscuits
- 2 egg see note below, yolk
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup butter room temp, unsalted
- 1 cup coffee room temp, sweetened
Instructions
- In the bowl of a mixer cream the butter and brown sugar together.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of coffee to mixture
- Add egg yolks one at time and beat until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Set bowl aside.
- Lightly soak 7 Maria cookies in the remaining coffee and place them on a large round serving platter. Start with a layer of 6 biscuits in a circle shape and a biscuit in the center of the circle.
- On top of the single layer of cookies, add a layer of the cream icing. Spread it thinly over the Maria biscuits and then make a second layer of Maria biscuits. Repeat this process 3 more times for a total of 5 layers.
- Spread the remaining icing over the top and sides. Smooth out the top and sides with a spatula. The layer of cream on the sides should be very thin.
- 10. Place in the refrigerator for a few hours or over night.
- 11. Before serving garnish with crushed Maria cookies and coffee beans ., optional
Notes
- Use pasteurized eggs if you are concerned about consuming raw egg yolks.
- Chill the cake overnight for the best texture and flavor melding.
- Garnish with crushed Maria biscuits and coffee beans for added texture and presentation, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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