Ingredients

500 g Philadelphia Cream Cheese , softened
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 teaspoons gelatin , dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water
300 ml cream , lightly whipped
12 jam rolls , rollettes
300 ml cream , extra
marshmallows , optional to decorate ( optional )
silver cachous , optional to decorate ( optional )
candy sprinkles , optional to decorate ( optional )
Dolly Cake is a creamy, sweet and indulgent dessert that is sure to impress any dessert lover. It is a popular dessert in Australia and New Zealand and is often served at special occasions such as birthdays and weddings. The cake is made using cream cheese, whipped cream and jam rolls, and has a crunchy baker's delight crust. It is a great alternative to traditional cheesecake and is perfect for serving with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, caster sugar and vanilla essence together until light and fluffy.
2.Gradually add in the dissolved gelatin and mix until well combined.
3.Fold in lightly whipped cream until well combined.
4.Line the base of a 20cm springform cake tin with baking paper.
5.Cut rollettes into small slices and arrange them around the edge of the cake tin to form a border.
6.Pour the cream cheese mixture into the lined cake tin and smooth the surface with a spatula. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
7.In a separate bowl, whip the extra cream until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream on top of the set cream cheese mixture.
8.Decorate with marshmallows, silver cachous and candy sprinkles. Chill for another 2 hours before serving.

PROS

Dolly Cake is a creamy and flavoursome dessert with a crunchy jam roll crust.

The recipe is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.

It is perfect for serving at parties and gatherings.

CONS

This dessert is quite sweet and high in calories and fat due to the cream cheese and cream.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The cream cheese contains protein and calcium, which are essential for bone health.
The dessert can be made slightly healthier by using low-fat cream cheese and cream.

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