Croque Cake using a Create
Chefbot, Chefbot Touch
(4.9)
Preparation time
27 min
Total time
66 min
Servings
4
Calories / Serving
277 Cals
Difficulty
Easy
Introducing the Croque Cake, a whimsical twist on the classic Croque Monsieur, where layers of soft bread, savory ham, and gooey Emmental cheese unite in a warm embrace of creamy goodness. Originating from France, this delightful dish is perfect for brunch or a fancy afternoon tea, and it’s said that if you can't decide between cake and a sandwich, this culinary marvel is here to settle the debate! Fun fact: the word 'croque' means 'crunch' in French, a fitting name for a dish that’s sure to crunch its way into your heart (and stomach). So, preheat your oven and let’s get layering – because who wouldn’t want cake for lunch?
Ingredients
- 50 g Butter
- 50 g Flour t55
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 1 Pinch(es) Nutmeg gourd
- 500 g Milk
- 30 g Grated emmental
Steps
Béchamel Sauce
- Add 50 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Add 50 g of flour t55, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper, 1 pinch(es) of nutmeg gourd in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 90°C / Speed 3.
- Add 500 g of milk gradually in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 8:00min / 90°C / Speed 4.
- Setaside the preparation content in a bowl.
Croque Cake Assembly
- Butter the bread slices
- Place a layer of Ham Slices and Emmental between two slices of Bread
- Pour the content of the bowl.
- Sprinkle 30 g of grated emmental on the preparation content.
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 15min.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 20min.
- Serve Hot.
