BLUEBERRY LEMON CRINKLE CAKE ~ BLOG 366.305

BLUEBERRY LEMON CRINKLE CAKE inspired and adapted from TIK TOK and MASTER CHEF

Flakey, gooey yet sweet and custardy make this “cake” more similar to a yummy pastry that you’d have for a Sunday brunch dish.

PREP TIME 15 minutes BAKE TIME 1 hour. TOTAL TIME 1 hour 15 minutes

CAKE
1 package phyllo dough 2 rolls
1 cup butter melted

  • Thaw phyllo dough COMPLETELY in refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°.
  • Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper.
  • Working with two sheets of phyllo dough stacked on top of each other gently gather into a loose accordion ruffle about an inch thick.
  • Place in prepared pan, folds facing up, and repeat until all phyllo dough has been used.
  • Lightly fluff and adjust phyllo accordions as needed to make sure they fill the pan LOOSELY! You do NOT want any dense folds.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and drizzle the melted butter evenly over the phyllo dough.
  • Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

CUSTARD
1 cup WHOLE milk
LARGE eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon PURE vanilla extract
1 teaspoon PURE almond extract 
1 cup SMALL wild blueberries

  • Whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract in a LARGE spouted measuring cup or bowl. 
  • Remove phyllo from the oven and pour the custard EVENLY over top.
  • Bake another 30-40 minutes until the top is golden and crispy and custard is set.
  • During the last 5-10 minutes sprinkle blueberries gently and evenly, but randomly amongst the cake folds.

SYRUP
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon FRESH lemon juice

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat whisk together the sugar, water and lemon juice.
  • Whisk to combine and heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer 10 minutes or until some of the liquid has evaporated and the syrup has thickened to the consistency of maple syrup otherwise it will make a soggy cake!
  • Drizzle evenly over completely baked cake.
  • Allow cake to cool to room temperature, cut, and serve.

NOTE:  Change up the flavors to your liking by using different flavored extracts, lemon zest, fresh berries or even mini chocolate chips.