Christmas Chocolate Wafer Roll Cream Cake

Ingredients

• 2 large Egg yolks (room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed from half a lemon)
• 100 g Granulated sugar (refined white sugar)
• 50 g Cornstarch (for thickening)
• 500 ml Whole milk (room temperature)
• 100 g White chocolate (break into small pieces for easy melting)
• 800 g Chocolate‑filled wafer rolls (e.g., chocolate‑filled snack rolls, broken if needed)
• to taste Grated coconut (unsweetened, toasted optional)
• 1 Lemon (thin slice for garnish)

Instructions

1. Whisk base ingredients

   In a mixing bowl whisk together the 2 egg yolks, the juice of half a lemon, 100 g sugar and 50 g cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and pale.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat the custard

   Add the 500 ml milk to the bowl, then transfer the mixture to a saucepan. Cook over medium‑low heat, stirring continuously, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium‑low heat

3. Incorporate white chocolate

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the 100 g white chocolate pieces until completely melted and the custard is glossy.

   Time: PT2M

4. Cool the custard

   Let the custard sit at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until it no longer feels warm to the touch.

   Time: PT20M

5. Prepare the pan and wafers

   Line a removable‑bottom cake pan with parchment paper. Arrange the chocolate‑filled wafer rolls in the pan, overlapping slightly so the whole base is covered.

   Time: PT5M

6. Add the custard layer

   Pour the cooled custard over the arranged wafers. Use a spatula to spread it evenly, making sure every wafer is coated.

   Time: PT5M

7. Chill the dessert

   Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or until the custard is firm.

   Time: PT180M

   Temperature: 4°C (refrigerator)

8. Unmold and garnish

   Run a thin blade of warm water around the edge of the pan if needed, then gently release the cake. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with grated coconut and a thin lemon slice.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g