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Zuppa Inglese is a classic Italian spoon dessert, literally translated as “English soup”. Don’t be fooled by the name, it’s a sweet, layered treat that doesn’t resemble a soup, but rather a rich, savory trifle. Its spectacular appearance and delicate flavors make it the perfect choice for special occasions or just a little treat.
Here is a basic recipe for making Zuppa Inglese:
Ingredients:
For the sponge cake (Pan di Spagna):
4 large eggs
120 g granulated sugar
120 g fine flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
(Optional: grated lemon zest or vanilla flavoring)
For the cream (Crema Pasticcera):
500 ml milk
4 egg yolks
100 g granulated sugar
40 g fine flour or cornstarch
1 vanilla pod (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
50 g dark chocolate (for the chocolate cream)
For the drizzle (Bagna):
100 ml Alchermes liqueur (or rum/brandy and a little sour cherry/pomegranate juice for color)
50 ml water
2 tablespoons sugar
For the decoration (optional):
Whipped cream
Candied fruits
Chocolate chips
Cocoa powder
Preparation:
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