Name: Indiánky jako z cukrárny – a simple and tasty dessert
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: eggs (yolks + whites); flour; sugar; a little water; a pinch of salt; egg whites; sugar (partly granulated, partly powdered); optional flavoring (e.g. vanilla); dark or milk chocolate; optionally a little butter or cream to smooth it

Preparation procedure

Preparing the bufler / bases: Separate the eggs. Mix the yolks with part of the sugar and the water, add the flour. Whip the egg whites with the salt and the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the two mixtures together and spread onto a baking sheet in the shape of bufler (round sponge cakes). Bake until golden.
Meringue layer: Whip additional egg whites with sugar into a thick glossy meringue. Spread onto the baked bufler in layers (usually 3 layers per piece) and let dry (drying process of the meringue).
Preparing the coating: Melt the chocolate and optionally add a small amount of butter or cream so the coating is smooth and fluid.
Finishing the dessert: Dip each piece (bottom part) into the chocolate coating. Let the coating set.
Serving and storage: Store Indiánky in a dry place, ideally in a cool environment. Too humid a room can cause the meringue layer to soften.

Preparation time and number of servings

Active work: about 30–40 minutes
Total time (including drying the meringue and cooling): approx. 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
Number of servings: depending on size – typically 12–15 pieces

Conclusion

Indiánky jako z cukrárny are a lovely retro dessert appreciated by lovers of sweets and historical pastry recipes alike. The fluffy meringue, firm base and layer of chocolate create a combination that will charm any guest. If you wish, you can lightly flavor the layers (vanilla, lemon zest) or try a white chocolate coating. Try this recipe – you’ll see that your homemade result can sometimes be better than at the pastry shop.