200 g of softened butter or margarine
12 tablespoons of sifted confectioner's sugar
4 egg yolks
grated orange peel
3 to 4 tablespoons of orange juice
champagne or diplomat biscuits
orange juice for soaking the biscuits
200 g of softened butter or margarine
12 tablespoons of sifted confectioner's sugar
4 egg yolks
grated orange peel
3 to 4 tablespoons of orange juice
champagne or diplomat biscuits
orange juice for soaking the biscuits
Beat the butter or margarine well
Add the confectioner's sugar gradually, beating continuously
Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating always
Add the grated orange peel and mix well
Add the orange juice gradually, mixing until you get a smooth creamy mixture
Line a rectangular mold with aluminum foil, using enough to cover the pastry with the same foil
Soak champagne biscuits lightly in orange juice and place one layer in the mold
Cover with a layer of cream
Alternate layers, ending with the biscuits
Cover with paper and top with weight
Refrigerate
After 4 hours or the next day, unmold, remove the paper and top with whipped cream or meringue.