World Flavors Cookbook

Goxua

Name: Goxua
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Spain
Ingredients: Pastry cream (milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch); Whipped cream (heavy cream, sugar); Sponge cake or ladyfingers; Simple syrup; Sugar for caramelizing

A traditional Basque dessert made of layers of whipped cream, sponge cake, and custard, topped with a caramelized sugar crust.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

Pastry cream (milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch)
Whipped cream (heavy cream, sugar)
Sponge cake or ladyfingers
Simple syrup
Sugar for caramelizing

Instructions

Layer the bottom of a glass or clay dish with whipped cream.
Place a layer of sponge cake on top and soak with simple syrup.
Cover with a thick layer of pastry cream.
Sprinkle with sugar and caramelize the top with a torch.