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ZUPPA INGLESE FAVOLOSA CON CREMA PASTICCERA FRESCA | DOLCE ESTIVO, RICETTA FACILE E VELOCE

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Italian Trifle

Cultural Context

Originating from the Italian dessert Zuppa Inglese, the Italian Trifle combines layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers with rich mascarpone cream. Traditionally served at festive occasions, it symbolizes indulgence and celebration. Today, variations abound, with many incorporating seasonal fruits or different liqueurs, making it a beloved dessert worldwide.

ItalianITdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
30gr alchermes
15gr acqua
100/150gr savoiardi
500gr latte vaccino o vegetale
un cucchiaino di estratto di vaniglia
un quarto di buccia di limone non trattato
4 uova biologiche
100gr zucchero bianco o di canna
40gr farina 00
50gr cioccolato fondente
50gr cioccolato bianco
gocce di cioccolato o praline di cioccolato

mascarpone cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: Greek yogurt

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories while maintaining creaminess.

ladyfingers

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: sponge cake

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: pound cake

Sponge cake is lighter and cheaper than specialty ladyfingers.

dark chocolate

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: cacao nibs

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are healthier, while chocolate chips are easier to find.

rum

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: vanilla extract

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: coffee liqueur

Vanilla extract provides flavor without alcohol.

1

Prepare the base by soaking the savoiardi in alchermes mixed with water.

2

In a saucepan, combine the milk, vanilla extract, and lemon peel, and heat gently.

3

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.

4

Add the flour to the egg mixture and mix well.

5

Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly.

6

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

7

Once thickened, divide the custard into two bowls and mix the dark chocolate into one and the white chocolate into the other.

8

Layer the soaked savoiardi in a dish, alternating with the chocolate custards.

9

Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingfoldinglayering

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๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธContains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyeggsgluten

Also Known As

Tiramisu TrifleZuppa Inglese
Local Name: Zuppa inglese

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