Zuppa Inglese Recipe
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Ingredients: 4 egg yolks
3/8 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of plain flour, sifted
2 cups of whole milk
1/2 vanilla pod
1/2 cup of cocoa powder, sifted
16 ladyfingers
1 cup of Alchermes (a pink liqueur), or brandy mixed with pomegranate juice
1.5 ounce of dark chocolate, finely chopped, to decorate
whipped cream, to decorate (optional)
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Directions:In a medium bowl, whisk the yolks with the sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is airy and pale yellow. Stir in the flour and mix until combined.
In a saucepan set over a low heat, gently warm the milk and vanilla pod, bringing to a gentle simmer. Discard the vanilla. Gently stream the milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, to form a loose, even consistency
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and set back on the stove over a low heat. Whisk continuously until the custard cooks and thickens
Mix a third of the custard with the cocoa powder. Leave the remaining two-thirds plain
Pour the Alchermes into a bowl. Dip four ladyfingers, one by one, into the liqueur, then layer them in the base of a serving cup, cutting to size if needed. Cover with plain custard, then add another layer of liqueur-soaked biscuits. Add a layer of chocolate custard, then another layer of soaked biscuits, then a final layer of plain custard, topped with more soaked biscuits
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, then serve topped with whipped cream and chopped dark chocolate
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Notes: Somewhere between a tiramisu and a trifle, this delicious zuppa inglese recipe looks visually stunning with shocking pink sponge contrasting against rich vanilla custard and dark chocolate. A fantastic dessert from Emilia Romagna. This is the region that Parma and the Tedeschi's (Nonna Mela's) family was located in Italy.
In time, the recipe took on various twists and turns, until it became what it is today: a so-called dolce al cucchiaio (a dessert you eat with a spoon) where biscuits are plunged into bright-pink Alchermes liqueur and layered with custard cream and chocolate pudding.
You can make your zuppa inglese in a traditional trifle glass bowl to increase the vintage appeal of this dessert. Alternatively, you can prep it in a square glass dish, or in single-serving cups or glasses.
If you can’t find Alchermes, opt for brandy mixed with pomegranate juice to preserve part of the color, or skip the booze altogether for a version suited to all ages.
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