The mouth of the river

Gura Raului - A Nostalgic Delight

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Number of servings: 12-16

The Gura Raului dessert is a delight for the taste buds and a recipe that harks back to sweet traditions of the past. Combining tender leaves with a fine cream and a fragrant jam, this recipe will fill your home with delicious flavors and bring a smile to the face of anyone who tastes it.

The right ingredients are the key to success in any recipe, and for Gura Raului you need:

For the sheets:
- 1 egg
- 150 g sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 50 g margarine (or butter for a richer taste)
- 450 g flour

For the cream
- 250 ml milk
- 200 g sugar
- 6 tablespoons semolina
- 170 g margarine (or butter of your choice)
- 2 sachets vanilla sugar

For the filling:
- 1 jar apricot or apricot jam (choose a quality jam for an authentic taste)

For the icing:
- 100 g dark chocolate (optional, for extra refinement)

Preparation of the sheets

1. Mixing Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the egg, sugar, honey, milk and baking soda. This mixture will flavor your sheets. Mix well until smooth.

2. Steaming: Place the bowl over a pot of boiling water, being careful that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Steam the mixture for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This process will help activate the bicarbonate and make the leaves fluffy.

3. Cooling the Mixture: Once the mixture has cooled slightly, gradually incorporate the flour. Knead gently until you have an elastic but not sticky dough.

4. Baking the sheets: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a baking tray with margarine and spread the dough evenly over the back of the tray. Bake the sheets for about 10-15 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat 4 times to make 4 sheets.

Making the cream

1. Bring the milk and sugar to a boil in a saucepan.

2. Adding the Whipping Cream: Once the milk has come to a boil, gradually add the whipping cream, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, until thickened.

3. Cooling and Enrobing the Marmalade: Once the cream has thickened, remove from the heat and allow to cool. Once completely cooled, add the margarine and vanilla sugar, stirring well to make a smooth cream.

Assembling the dessert

1. Layering: Place the first sheet on a plate. Spread some of the cream evenly on top.

2. Adding the jam: Place the second sheet on top and spread the apricot or apricot jam. It's essential to choose a quality jam that gives a fruity touch to the dessert.

3. Continue Layering: Add the third sheet and the remaining cream. Cover with the last layer.

4. Frosting: To add a touch of elegance, you can melt the dark chocolate and pour it evenly over the last sheet. Allow to cool and harden.

Serving Suggestions

Gura Raului is served chilled and is ideal to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. You can garnish with some fresh fruit or chopped nuts for a more attractive look. It's a perfect dessert for special occasions or simply to bring a smile to the faces of loved ones.

Nutritional Benefits

This dessert, while delicious, contains ingredients that can provide energy and nutrients. Raisins, for example, are a good source of complex carbohydrates and apricot jam provides vitamins and antioxidants. However, it is important to eat in moderation, given the sugar content.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use another type of jam? Absolutely! Gura Raului can easily be adapted with different fruit jams such as raspberry, cherry or plum.

2. What can I do if I don't have margarine? You can use butter instead of margarine for a richer, creamier taste.

3. How can I store the dessert? The river mouth keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for 3-5 days.

4. Is it suitable for vegans? You can adapt the recipe by using a flax egg or other substitute, and instead of margarine/butter, you can use coconut oil or a plant-based butter.

5. How many servings do I get? This recipe makes between 12 and 16 servings, depending on the size you cut the dessert into.

Variations and Tricks

- Add Walnuts: You can add ground walnuts to the custard for added texture.
- Additional Flavors: Experiment with citrus flavors in the cream, such as lemon or orange zest, for a refreshing taste.
- Create a Layered Dessert: Use several types of jam, alternating between the sheets for a colorful look and diverse taste.

Now that you have all the information you need, all you have to do is get cooking! Gura Raului is a dessert that promises to delight and surprise, bringing a hint of nostalgia and joy in every slice. Get cooking!

 Ingredients: 1 jar of apricot or rosehip jam. For the dough you need: 1 egg, 150 g sugar, 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp milk, 1 tbsp baking soda, 50 g margarine, 450 g flour. For the cream you need: 250 ml milk, 200 g sugar, 6 tbsp semolina, 170 g margarine, 2 packets of vanilla sugar.