Cold Coconut and Nutella Cake
- 20 min
- Serves 4
- 6 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. A luscious no‑bake dessert that layers coffee‑soaked pavesini biscuits with a light coconut‑cream and warm Nutella. The tropical coconut and rich hazelnut chocolate create a refreshing treat perfect for any time of day.
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Method
Brew a strong cup of coffee, add sugar to taste if desired, and set aside to cool completely.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The coffee is cool throughout. Let it cool fully before using it to dip the biscuits.
While the coffee cools, pour the whipping cream into a chilled bowl and whip until soft peaks form.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The cream holds soft peaks. A chilled bowl helps the cream whip readily.
Gently fold the shredded coconut into the whipped cream until the mixture is evenly combined; set this coconut‑cream aside.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The coconut is evenly distributed through the cream. Fold gently to keep the cream airy.
Prepare a shallow dish of the cooled coffee. Quickly dip each pavesini biscuit into the coffee—just long enough to moisten but not soggy.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The biscuits are moist but still hold their shape. Dip each biscuit briefly to avoid a soggy base.
Arrange the dipped biscuits in a single layer on a serving plate, forming the base of the cake.
Spread half of the coconut‑cream mixture over the biscuit layer, smoothing it with a spatula.
Place the remaining biscuits on top of the first cream layer, again dipping them briefly in coffee before positioning.
Microwave the Nutella for 15‑20 seconds until it becomes pourable, then drizzle it evenly over the second biscuit layer.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The Nutella falls in a smooth drizzle. Warm it only until pourable.
Cover the Nutella layer with the remaining coconut‑cream, spreading it to the edges.
Arrange any leftover biscuits on top if desired, then sprinkle the remaining shredded coconut over the final surface.
Cover the assembled cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best texture.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The cream layers feel set when gently touched. Cover the cake before chilling to protect its surface.
Before serving, optionally garnish with a few extra toasted coconut flakes or a drizzle of warm Nutella.
Tips while you cook
- Chill the bowl before whipping
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator before adding the whipping cream, then whip to soft peaks.
- Briefly dip biscuits
- Dip each pavesini biscuit in the cooled coffee only long enough to moisten without becoming soggy.
- Refrigerate before serving
- Cover the assembled cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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