Jul 09 2026

Vertice Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Make Vertice Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base

Method

Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Bake the Base

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.

Filling Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

  2. 7

    Add Heavy Cream and Flavorings

    Slowly add the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture, beating until soft peaks form.

  3. 8

    Spread Filling

    Once the base has cooled, spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the top of the base.

Topping Preparation

  1. 9

    Prepare Berries

    Wash and dry the fresh berries thoroughly. Slice the strawberries if they are large.

  2. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Top the cream cheese filling with the fresh berries and garnish with mint leaves. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

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