Strawberry Malakoff

Prep: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: French

A delicate and flavorful dessert featuring layers of ladyfingers, almond cream, and fresh strawberries, perfect for special occasions and served chilled for a refreshing treat.

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz. ladyfingers
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup ground almonds
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/4 pint fresh strawberries

Instructions

  1. Butter a 5-cup Charlotte mold or bowl.
  2. Cut waxed paper to fit the mold bottom; butter the paper.
  3. Line the bottom and sides of the mold with ladyfingers, cutting them to make a tight fit.
  4. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  5. Stir in ground almonds.
  6. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold into the almond mixture.
  7. Fold in 1 pint of sliced strawberries.
  8. Mound the mixture into the prepared mold.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or until set.
  10. Run a knife around the side of the mold; invert onto a serving dish.
  11. Carefully remove the mold and paper. Garnish with remaining strawberries and serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

578 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.3g 19% DV
Total Fat 48.9g 63% DV
Carbs 28.9g 10% DV
Fiber 5g 18% DV
Sugar 9.4g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 46.3mg 2% DV
Potassium 335.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 158.5mg 53% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 103.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 24.9mg 28% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 105.5mg 8% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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