Creamy slices with caramelized nuts – a luxurious dessert full of flavor

Name: Creamy slices with caramelized nuts – a luxurious dessert full of flavor
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 6 eggs; a pinch of salt; 80 g sugar; 10 g baking powder; 60 g all-purpose flour; 80 g toasted walnuts; 3 eggs; 80 g sugar; 5 g vanilla sugar; 50 g all-purpose flour; 400 ml milk; 200 g butter; 100 g sugar; 100 ml cream (33 %); 20 g butter; 100 ml cream (33 %); 50 g sugar; 250 g mascarpone; 100 g sugar; 100 g walnuts

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Moderate preparation
12 portions
60 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Fluffy base, delicate caramel cream and crunchy nuts in perfect harmony

Looking for a sweet finish that will delight everyone at the table? These creamy slices with caramelized walnuts combine a delicate batter, rich cream, homemade caramel and contrasting crunchy nuts. The dessert is ideal for festive occasions, but also as a hearty reward with coffee. See for yourself that the preparation can be simpler than it first appears.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

6 eggs
a pinch of salt
80 g sugar
10 g baking powder
60 g all-purpose flour
80 g toasted walnuts

For the cooked custard:

3 eggs
80 g sugar
5 g vanilla sugar
50 g all-purpose flour
400 ml milk
200 g butter

For the caramel:

100 g sugar
100 ml cream (33 %)
20 g butter

For the cream frosting:

100 ml cream (33 %)
50 g sugar
250 g mascarpone

For the caramelized nuts:

100 g sugar
100 g walnuts

Preparation procedure

Dough: Whisk the eggs, a pinch of salt and the sugar until pale and frothy. Fold in the sifted flour with the baking powder and the chopped nuts. Spread the batter on a baking tray (23 × 23 cm) lined with parchment paper. Bake at 180 °C for 25–30 minutes. Let cool and slice into two halves.
Cooked custard: Whisk the eggs with the sugar, vanilla sugar and flour. Pour in the milk and, stirring constantly, cook until the custard thickens. Remove from heat, cover with plastic wrap and let cool.
Caramel: Caramelize the sugar in a pan. Add the cream and butter, mix and let cool.
Combining the cream: Whip the butter until fluffy and gradually beat in the cooled custard and caramel. This will create a smooth caramel cream.
Assembling the slice: Spread the caramel cream on the bottom layer of the cake, place the second layer on top (bottom side up) and spread the sides as well. Chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
Caramelized nuts: Melt the sugar in a dry pan, add the nuts and stir for about 6 minutes until they are coated in caramel. Spread them on parchment paper and let cool.
Finishing cream: Whip the cream with the sugar and mascarpone into a firm cream. Spread it over the top of the pastry and sprinkle with chopped caramelized nuts.

Preparation time and number of servings

Total preparation time: approx. 1 hour + 4 hours chilling
Number of servings: approx. 12–15 slices

Conclusion

Creamy slices with caramelized nuts are a sweet work of art that combines delicacy, richness of flavors and textures. They are perfect for the festive table, but also delight on a Sunday afternoon with the family. Prepare them in advance, chill and serve with grace – success guaranteed!