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Küpsisetort

Cultural Context

Küpsisetort, or cookie cake, is a beloved Estonian dessert often enjoyed during celebrations and family gatherings. This no-bake treat showcases layers of creamy filling and a crunchy cookie base, symbolizing the warmth of home and hospitality. While traditional recipes vary, modern adaptations have emerged, making it popular beyond Estonia's borders, appealing to those who enjoy rich, sweet desserts.

EstonianEEdessert
120 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups cookies
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup whipped cream
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 cup chocolate shavings
1 cup fresh fruit
1/4 cup nuts
1 packet gelatin
1/2 cup yogurt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and can enhance flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

1

Use 6 cookies and dump them into a bowl.

2

Add milk or juice (the creator uses juice) to the cookies.

3

Crush the cookies and mix with the liquid until combined.

4

Add yogurt (or a similar dairy product) to the mixture.

5

Mix in vanilla sugar to taste.

6

Spread the mixture thinly in a layer.

7

Add layers of jam and berries as desired.

8

Repeat the layering process with more cookies and yogurt mixture until reaching the desired height (typically 4 to 6 layers).

9

Chill the cake in the refrigerator overnight to soften the cookies and set the layers.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchillingcrushingfolding

Equipment Needed

food processormixing bowlsspringform panwhiskspatularefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Küpsis CakeCookie Cake

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