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Two-Color No-Bake Coconut and Raspberry Cake

17/11/2023

Here is a delicious recipe for a two-color no-bake cake with coconut and raspberries, perfect for a summer day or when you want a refreshing dessert.

Ingredients

For the coconut base:

  • 250 g coconut shortbread cookies
  • 100 g melted butter

Per the first layer:

  • 250 g ricotta
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 75 g powdered sugar
  • 50 g shredded coconut
  • 12 g gelatin sheets

Per the raspberry layer:

  • 250 g fresh raspberries (or frozen if not in season)
  • 150 ml water
  • 100 g sugar
  • 12 g gelatin sheets

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the base. Finely crush the coconut cookies and mix them with the melted butter. Spread this mixture on the bottom of a springform pan previously lined with parchment paper and press firmly to create a compact layer. Refrigerate to harden the base.

  2. For the first layer, soak the gelatin sheets in a bowl of cold water to soften. Meanwhile, whip the cream and gently mix the ricotta with the powdered sugar and shredded coconut.

  3. Squeeze out the softened gelatin and dissolve it in a small saucepan with a couple of tablespoons of water. Let it cool slightly, then incorporate the gelatin into the ricotta cream, followed by the whipped cream, folding gently from top to bottom to avoid deflating the mixture.

  4. Pour the mixture over the cookie base and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

  5. For the raspberry layer, soften the gelatin again in cold water. Place the raspberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until you obtain a sauce. Strain to remove the seeds and add the squeezed gelatin to the still-warm sauce. Stir until completely dissolved.

  6. Let the raspberry sauce cool, then gently pour it over the coconut layer in the pan.

  7. Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours, or until fully set.

  8. Before serving, you can decorate with fresh raspberries and coconut flakes for an elegant and fresh touch.

Here is your two-color no-bake coconut and raspberry cake, ready to enjoy!

Curiosità

This type of cake is ideal for those who love contrasts in flavors and textures: the creaminess of coconut meets the tanginess of raspberries and the freshness of a no-bake preparation. A perfect dessert for hot summer days or a refined break in any season.