Maria-Cookie Cake

1. 1

   Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until it thickens.

2. 2

   Slowly combine the condensed milk to the cream.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, prepare the unflavoured gelatine according to package directions.

4. 4

   Once the gelatine is ready, pour it into the cream and condensed milk mixture and mix it well.

5. 5

   Line the entire bottom of a cake pan with cookies.

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   Add a layer of the cream and milk mixture on top of the cookie base.

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   Using a slotted spatula, individually soak the cookies in the coffee and layer on top of the cream+milk layer.

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   Alternate layers of cream+milk mixture and coffee-soaked cookies.

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   Top with any remaining cookie crumbs if desired.

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    Refrigerate for about 2 hours before cutting portions/serving.

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    *Alternate cookie base: Finely crumb 1 34-cookie package and mix in 1 egg. Firmly press into bottom of cake pan to create a base. Bake for 5 minutes in a 350F oven for about 5 minutes. Turn off oven but let the base cool inside the oven while you prepare the rest of the cake.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.