Maria-Cookie Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until it thickens.
2. 2
   Slowly combine the condensed milk to the cream.
3. 3
   In a separate bowl, prepare the unflavoured gelatine according to package directions.
4. 4
   Once the gelatine is ready, pour it into the cream and condensed milk mixture and mix it well.
5. 5
   Line the entire bottom of a cake pan with cookies.
6. 6
   Add a layer of the cream and milk mixture on top of the cookie base.
7. 7
   Using a slotted spatula, individually soak the cookies in the coffee and layer on top of the cream+milk layer.
8. 8
   Alternate layers of cream+milk mixture and coffee-soaked cookies.
9. 9
   Top with any remaining cookie crumbs if desired.
10. 10
    Refrigerate for about 2 hours before cutting portions/serving.
11. 11
    *Alternate cookie base: Finely crumb 1 34-cookie package and mix in 1 egg. Firmly press into bottom of cake pan to create a base. Bake for 5 minutes in a 350F oven for about 5 minutes. Turn off oven but let the base cool inside the oven while you prepare the rest of the cake.