Cheese Cake with Chestnut Purée and Carob Powder

To prepare this delicious biscuit and chestnut cream cake, it is essential to follow each step carefully to achieve a perfect result. The first step is to grind the biscuits. You can use a food processor to turn them into fine crumbs. Once you have achieved the desired consistency, add the liquid margarine, chopped walnut meat, and vanilla essence. Mix all the ingredients well until you obtain a homogeneous composition. This will form the base of the cake.

After mixing the ingredients, take a round cake pan and evenly distribute the mixture inside it. Use a spoon to press the mixture down firmly, ensuring it is level and compacted. Then, place the pan in the fridge to harden. It is important that this base has time to stabilize.

In the meantime, you can prepare the puree cream. In a bowl, mix the chestnut puree with the sour cream and carob powder until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream. Then, hydrate the gelatin in 100 ml of cold water, letting it soak for about 10 minutes. After that, melt the gelatin in a bain-marie, being careful not to boil it. Once melted, add it to the chestnut cream and mix well. Pour this cream over the biscuit base and place the cake in the fridge for about 15 minutes so that the cream can set.

After the first cream has set, proceed to prepare the second cream. Mix the ricotta with the sour cream and powdered sugar until you obtain a creamy and airy composition. Then, repeat the process of hydrating and melting the gelatin, adding it to the ricotta cream. Mix well to ensure an even distribution of the gelatin. Pour this cream over the first chestnut cream and return the cake to the fridge for about 15 minutes.

To finish the cake, decorate it with halved biscuits and whole walnut pieces, which will add both an appealing look and a crunchy texture. Let the cake cool for at least two hours, but for an ideal result, it is recommended to leave it in the refrigerator overnight. This way, the flavors will combine perfectly, and the cake will be easy to slice. When serving, sprinkle carob powder on top for an extra flavor boost. This is a delicious recipe that will surely impress everyone who enjoys it. Enjoy your meal!