The most beloved dessert in Italy that everyone should know

mascarpone cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and calories, while cream cheese is often more affordable.

ladyfingers

🥗Healthier: whole grain ladyfingers

💰Cheaper: sponge cake

Whole grain options provide more fiber, and sponge cake can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Place 5 egg yolks into a large saucepan.

Add 200 g of sugar, 130 g of cornstarch, 15 g of vanilla sugar, and 1 L of milk.

Turn the heat to medium low and stir until the mixture thickens.

Transfer the cream to a large bowl and add 400 g of cream cheese.

Beat everything until combined.

In a square baking tray with a removable bottom, add 150 g of chocolate covered milk biscuits, lining the bottom.

Spread the cream mixture evenly over the biscuits.

Cover the cream with another 150 g of biscuits.

Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens