Basque Cake with Rum Pastry Cream

Recipe by Ludo's Workshops

A traditional Basque cake from the Basque Country, made with an almond shortcrust pastry and a silky rum‑flavored pastry cream. Easy to make, it will delight home‑baking enthusiasts with its lemon, almond and rum aroma.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
3h 53m
Prep
1h 3m
Cook
36m
Cleanup
5h 32m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$10.05
Per serving:$1.26

Critical Success Points

  • Let the dough rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Cook the pastry cream without letting it boil, stirring constantly.
  • Properly seal the cake edges to prevent cream leakage.
  • Bake at 180 °C until a uniform golden color is achieved.

Safety Warnings

  • Hot milk can cause burns – handle with care.
  • The saucepan must be watched during the cream cooking to prevent it from sticking or burning.
  • Use kitchen gloves when removing the hot ring.
  • Rum is flammable – avoid any contact with an open flame.

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