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LEBKUCHEN LASAGNE

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A delightful twist on traditional lasagna, infused with the warm spices of lebkuchen.

Ingredients

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  • 9 sheets lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed gingerbread cookies
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup shaved chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
  4. In a saucepan, whisk together milk and cornstarch; cook over medium heat until thick and smooth.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and let cool slightly.
  6. Layer ingredients in a baking dish starting with noodles, then ricotta mixture, followed by gingerbread cookies, and walnuts.
  7. Repeat the layers until everything is used up, finishing with noodles on top.
  8. Pour the custard over the top layer and sprinkle with heavy cream and shaved chocolate.
  9. Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • This dish can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
  • Top with whipped cream before serving for extra richness.

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Find it online: https://kochgenusswelt.de/lebkuchen-lasagne/