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No-bake red fruit cake
A fresh and indulgent no-bake cake made with a red fruit coulis, vanilla-flavored mascarpone whipped cream, and soaked ladyfingers. Perfect for a quick, elegant dessert that can be customized with the fruit of your choice.
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Critical Success Points
- • Thicken the coulis correctly with cornstarch to prevent it from staying too liquid.
- • Whip the mascarpone cream to a firm consistency without overheating.
- • Briefly soak the biscuits so they stay pliable but do not fall apart.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the saucepan with gloves or an oven mitt, the coulis is very hot.
- • Do not let the mixture boil vigorously to avoid splatters.
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