Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Whisk the eggs and sugar until the volume triples.
• • Fold in the flour and almond powder gently so the batter does not deflate.
• • Cook the pastry cream without allowing the eggs to curdle.
• • Let the pastry cream cool completely before adding the butter.
• • Assemble the cake, ensuring the strawberries and cream are evenly distributed.

Safety Warnings

• • Be careful of splashes from boiling milk.
• • Use gloves or a cloth to handle hot dishes.
• • Handle the knife carefully when cutting the sponge.