CHOCOLATE, CHERRY AND MARSALA CASSATA
Steps:
- For filling:
- Combine dried currants and 2 tablespoons Marsala in small bowl. Let currants macerate 15 minutes. Cut cherries into eighths and drain on paper towels. Drain currants.
- Puree ricotta cheese, sugar, remaining 3 tablespoons Marsala and whipping cream in processor until smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. Gently mix in currants and cherries.
- Peel any loose crust from pound cake and discard. Cut pound cake lengthwise into 3 horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on serving platter. Spread half of filling over. Place second pound cake layer atop filling. Spread remaining filling over. Arrange third pound cake layer atop filling. Smooth sides with rubber spatula. Refrigerate cassata until filling is firm, about 2 hours.
- For Frosting:
- Combine 1/2 cup reserved cherry syrup, semisweet chocolate and Marsala in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Add unsalted butter a few pieces at a time and whisk until melted. Refrigerate frosting until thickened to spreading consistency, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- Slide sheets of waxed paper under edges of cassata. Transfer 1 cup chocolate frosting to pastry bag fitted with medium star tip. Spread remaining chocolate frosting over sides and top of cassata. Pipe frosting in pastry bag in swirls on long sides and in rosettes along upper edges of cassata. Refrigerate until set. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Let cassata stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.
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Ehab Moneir
[email protected]This cassata is definitely on my to-bake list!
Paddy O'Doyle
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I'm sure this cassata would be delicious without them.
Ahmad Ashraf
[email protected]This cassata looks so delicious! I'm going to have to find a recipe for it.
Phionah Katushabe
[email protected]I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this cassata, but I'm definitely going to try to make it.
Ajjid Hassan
[email protected]This cassata is on my to-bake list! It looks like the perfect dessert for my next dinner party.
Letasia Lewis
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but this cassata looks so good that I'm willing to give it a try.
Jhalil Ahmed
[email protected]This cassata is absolutely stunning! I can't wait to try it.
shahid attari
[email protected]I had some trouble finding Marsala wine, but I was able to substitute another type of sweet wine. The cassata still turned out great!
Nabeeha Nadeem
[email protected]The cassata was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the rest of my family loved it.
Hunain Arain
[email protected]This was my first time making cassata, and it turned out beautifully! The instructions were easy to follow, and the cake was delicious. I loved the addition of the cherries and Marsala wine.
Cece Beazley
[email protected]I've made this cassata several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any special occasion.
king officail
[email protected]This cassata was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate, cherries, and Marsala wine was divine. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.