After Easter, Easter cakes are often left, which they did not have time to eat fresh. You can make delicious desserts from dried Easter cake.
Sweet croutons
To prepare sweet croutons from the remnants of cake, muffins, you need 2 eggs, 2/3 glasses of milk, a teaspoon of sugar. For frying, you can take a mixture of vegetable and butter. Cut the cake into slices, dip them in a sweet egg-milk mixture, let them nourish a little, but do not let them dry. Fry in a little oil on both sides.
Easter cake croutons
Cut the dried cakes into pieces. Determine the size yourself. Spread them on a dry baking sheet, preheat the oven to 170 degrees. Dry until tender. For storage, cool the croutons well, put them in a cloth bag. Keep away from moisture and damp places. If you grind these croutons in a coffee grinder, then you can prepare some very simple but delicious dishes.
Rich croutons charlotte
For charlotte you will need: 2 eggs, 2/3 cups of milk, 0.5 cups of sugar, 3 apples, cinnamon - on the tip of a knife, a teaspoon of butter, 2 cups of ground crackers (use Easter cakes croutons - they are fragrant, with candied fruits and raisins, which will add an interesting flavor to the dessert). Peel the apples, core them, cut into small pieces, sprinkle with a little sugar, cinnamon and simmer in butter until soft. Mix eggs, the rest of sugar and milk, add ground croutons and let stand for a while. In a greased baking dish, put half of the breadcrumbs mixture, on it - a layer of apples, then again - a layer of soaked breadcrumbs. Place a few thin slices of butter on top. Put in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. Bake until tender.
And if you prepare any cream, mix with ground croutons, form balls and let stand in the refrigerator, you will get a very tasty dessert.