Today I would like to share with you my version of a Norwegian dessert called Tilslørte Bondepiker. Literally translated, its name means "rural girls in veils". In Sweden it is known as Änglamat.

Tilslørte Bondepiker is a layered dainty prepared with braised apples (you may also use plums), a layer of whipped cream, a crunchy layer of fried breadcrumbs, another layer of whipped cream and a thin layer of crumbs on the top.

In my version I used oat-nut cookies instead of breadcrumbs. On the top of the dessert I put a bit of ice-cream instead of whipped cream.

Traditionally this dessert is served in transparent glass bowls, cups or big glasses to make it possible to appreciate its grand look.

You should remember to prepare Tilslørte Bondepiker just before serving, so the layer of cookies stays crunchy.

Ingredients (4 portions):
4 apples
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
250ml of 30% sweet cream
2 tablespoons of caster sugar
200g of cookies
4 ice cream balls

Peel and dice the cleaned apples. Stew in a saucepan in a bit of water. You can overcook the apples if you like smooth apple butter. I like small soft pieces of apples in the mousse. Add the sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice when the apples are almost ready. Leave to cool down. Whisk the cool cream with the caster sugar. Put the cookies in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Put the apple mousse into some tall glasses. Leave a bit for decoration. Add a layer of whipped cream and a layer of cookies. Arrange an ice-cream ball on the top. Decorate with the rest of the mousse. Serve at once.

Enjoy your meal!