Best 6 Zuppa Inglese Recipes

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Zuppa inglese, meaning "English soup" in Italian, is a traditional Italian dessert that combines layers of custard, sponge cake, and liqueur-infused syrup. This delightful treat is believed to have originated in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, particularly in the cities of Bologna and Ferrara, during the 18th century. Zuppa inglese is characterized by its alternating layers of creamy custard, soft sponge cake, and a sweet syrup made with a variety of liqueurs, commonly including rum, Marsala wine, and Alchermes liqueur.

This article presents two variations of the classic zuppa inglese recipe. The first recipe, "Classic Zuppa Inglese," offers a step-by-step guide to preparing the custard, sponge cake, and syrup components and assembling them into the final dessert. The second recipe, "Zuppa Inglese al Cioccolato," adds a rich chocolate flavor to the dessert by incorporating cocoa powder into the custard and chocolate liqueur into the syrup. Both recipes provide detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure a successful and delicious outcome.

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ZUPPA INGLESE



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This Zuppa Inglese recipe is an Italian cream rum cake that requires no baking. It is sooo rich and delicious...My Mom made it for special occasions. For a slightly different taste use almond sponge cookies and almond flavoring in place of the rum.

Provided by donnamaria

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 teaspoon rum flavored extract
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfinger cookies
1 pint heavy cream
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 ounces almonds, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, drain cherry juice and add rum; set aside. Prepare vanilla and chocolate puddings in separate bowls, according to package directions. Allow to set up 5 minutes.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, place a layer of cookies on the bottom of the dish; cut a few of the cookies in order to create a tight fit, if needed.
  • Sprinkle cookie layer with 1/3 of the cherry juice mixture and spoon vanilla pudding over the cookies, spreading to the edge of the pan. Repeat steps with cookies, cherry juice and chocolate pudding. Make final layer with cookies and remaining juice.
  • In a medium bowl, whip cream and sugar together until soft peaks form. Top dessert with whipped cream, sprinkle with almonds, and garnish with whole cherries. Refrigerate for 2 hours or more before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 280.3 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

ZUPPA INGLESE CAKE



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This classic Italian cake, similar to the British trifle, was made by Martha Stewart Living prep kitchen manager John Barricelli for Martha's mother's birthday.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pans
9 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Rum Simple Syrup
Pastry Cream for Zuppa Inglese Cake
Whipped Cream for Zuppa Inglese Cake

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-2-inch cake pans; set aside. Fill a medium saucepan 1/4 full with water. Set the saucepan over medium heat, and bring water to a simmer.
  • In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer, combine egg yolks and 1 cup sugar. Place over saucepan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and egg yolks are warm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes. Test by rubbing between your fingers; egg yolks should feel smooth.
  • Transfer bowl to the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Add vanilla and salt. Beat on medium speed until pale and thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large clean bowl. Wash mixer bowl and whisk attachment, and dry well.
  • In the clean bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the egg whites and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Beat on high, until stiff glossy peaks form, about 3 minutes.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the egg-yolk mixture. Gently, but thoroughly, fold in remaining egg whites. Gently fold in flour, then butter, mixing until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Bake, rotating cakes halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Invert onto wire racks, and let stand until completely cool.
  • Trim cakes' tops. Cut each cake in half horizontally, creating 4 layers. Place one layer on a 9-inch cake round. Brush with simple syrup. Spread with half of the pastry cream. Top with second layer. Brush with simple syrup. Top with a 1/4-inch-thick layer of whipped cream, about 1 cup. Top with third cake layer. Brush with simple syrup. Spread with remaining pastry cream. Top with final cake layer. Brush with simple syrup. Coat entire cake with an even layer of whipped cream. Use remaining whipped cream to decorate, as desired.

ZUPPA INGLESE DELLA NONNA



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This delicious light dessert is very similar to tiramisù but it is based on lighter ingredients. Grandama prepared this often after heavy meals, we always enjoyed it as my children too. Sometimes she prepared this with alkermes, but usually she preferred the coffee version. This is her original recipe.

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 26m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces savoy biscuits (Savoiardi, substitute one sponge cake, your preferred one)
4 egg yolks
5 ounces sugar (or to taste)
1 lemon, peel only greated
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons cornflour
4 cups milk, boiling
1/2 cup espresso coffee (alternative 1/4 cup alkermes with 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon sugar)
2 tablespoons maraschino cherries (or one tablespoon amaretto)
1 tablespoon Amaretto (add 1 tablespoon nocino if you have)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder (optional or other topping as desired)

Steps:

  • In a pot wish together very well egg yolks, sugar and corn flour until light.
  • Add lemon zest and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Add boiling milk.
  • Now heat, stirring, until it barely reaches a boil, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring gently. Remove the pot from the fire. Don't overheat this in order to prevent sticking on the bottom of the pot (I make this step in the microwave stopping several times to stir the cream).
  • Set aside until cold or slightly lukewarm.
  • Now prepare the Syrup mixing well in a flat bowl all the ingredients until sugar melts.
  • In a nice bowl (big enoght for everything) spread 1 third of the cream.
  • Turn the savoiardi in the Syup.
  • Tranfer on the firs layer of cream. If you use the sponge cake; lay the half of the cake on the cream and spoon over this the half of the syrup.
  • Cover gently with second third of the cream.
  • Repat the step with the savoiardi (or sponge cake) and spoon the rest of the syrup over these.
  • Cover with the remaing cream.
  • Top with the siewed cocoa powder.
  • Refrigerate at least 5 hours and enjoy.
  • Note 1: If you don't want to use alcohol, you could use some sweet syrup as grenadine. Or a mixture of water, sugar and some drops almond flavor.
  • Note 2: What is alkermes? Read http://lpoli.50webs.com/htm%20texts/Alkermes.htm.
  • Note 3: What is maraschino? Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maraschino.
  • Note 4: What is nocino? Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocino.

"ENGLISH SOUP" (ZUPPA INGLESE)



Zuppa inglesemeans "English soup," a reference to its triflelike appearance.But the dessert (dolce) is actually a Tuscan classic, made withlayered pastry cream, chocolate sauce, and wine-soakedladyfingers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces best-quality store-bought crisp ladyfingers (about 26 cookies)
1/2 cup Italian dessert wine, preferably vin santo
Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticcera)
Chocolate Sauce (Salsa Di Cioccolato)

Steps:

  • Arrange half the ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8-inch square serving dish. Drizzle with half the wine. Spread 1 1/2 cups pastry cream on top. Drizzle 1/2 cup chocolate sauce over cream. Repeat, adding another layer each of ladyfingers, wine, pastry cream, and chocolate sauce. Refrigerate, covered, 1 to 4 hours.

OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA INGLESE



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This is a copycat recipe of Olive Garden's Zuppa Inglese which is not a soup but a dessert. The directions may seem daunting but this wonderful recipe is worth the effort. Just take it in steps.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 30

5 egg yolks
5 egg whites
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sifted cake flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold milk
1 1/2 cups scalded milk
3 eggs, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold milk
1 1/2 cups scalded milk
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chilled whipping cream
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup limoncello
1/4 cup rum
1/4 cup Italian brandy
unsweetened chocolate, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Make Cremes and chill.
  • Vanilla Creme - Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add cold milk, stirring well. Slowly stir in the scalded milk. Stirring gently and constantly, rapidly bring mixture to boiling over direct heat and cook 3 minute
  • Pour into top of double boiler and place over simmering water. Cover and cook about 12 min, stirring 3 or 4 times. Vigorously stir about 3 Tbsp hot mixture into the eggs. Immediately blend into mixture in double boiler. Cook over simmering water 3 to 5 minute Stir slowly so mixture cooks evenly. Remove from heat and cool. Stir in vanilla extract and chill.
  • Chocolate Creme - Add unsweetened chocolate to 1 1/2 cups of milk and scald. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add cold milk, stirring well. Slowly stir in the scalded milk. Stirring gently and constantly, rapidly bring mixture to boiling over direct heat and cook 3 minutes.
  • Pour into top of double boiler and place over simmering water. Cover and cook about 12 min, stirring 3 or 4 times. Vigorously stir about 3 Tbsp hot mixture into eggs. Immediately blend into mixture in double boiler. Cook over simmering water 3 to 5 minute Stir slowly so mixture cooks evenly. Remove from heat and cool. Stir in vanilla extract. Chill.
  • Whipped Creme - Beat whipping cream, 1 cup at a time, in a chilled 1-quart bowl using chilled beaters. Beat until cream stands in peaks. Put whipped cream into a large chilled bowl. Fold or beat confectioner's sugar and vanilla extract into whipped cream until blended.
  • Sponge Cake - Combine egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and vanilla extract. Beat 3 - 4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium-high speed; set aside. Add salt to egg white and beat until frothy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating constantly until stiff peaks are formed. Gently fold egg yolk mixture into beaten egg whites. Sift flour over the egg mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, gently folding until just blended after each addition.
  • Pour batter into three 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking pans. Bake at 325F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched or when a cake tester inserted comes out clean. Invert and leave cake in pan until completely cooled.
  • Assemble - Place one layer of the cake on serving dish and sprinkle with the Italian Brandy. Spread half the vanilla creme. Place the second layer of cake crust side down and sprinkle with Lemoncello. Spread half the chocolate creme. Place the third layer of cake crust side down and sprinkle with Rum. Cover the top of the cake with the remaining vanilla creme. Cover the sides of the cake with the remaining chocolate creme. Decorate the top and bottom edges with the whipped creme using a pastry bag and tip. Sprinkle the top of the cake with grated unsweetened chocolate. Store dessert in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 227.9, Sodium 263, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 40.6, Protein 10.2

COLOMBA EASTER ZUPPA INGLESE



Colomba Easter Zuppa Inglese image

Provided by Francine Segan

Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Easter     Ricotta     Peach     Jam or Jelly

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces Colomba, preferably Bauli brand
1 lb frozen peaches
1 cup apricot or peach jam
1/2 cup sweet liqueur, such as limoncello, or apricot or peach juice
2 cups ricotta cheese
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
6 tablespoons sugar
Whipped cream
Chocolate Italian Easter eggs, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • Cut the cake into 1/2-inch slices.
  • In a bowl, combine the peaches with the jam and liqueur and stir until the jam is liquidy.
  • In another bowl, beat the ricotta, mascarpone, and sugar until smooth and creamy. Fold in whipped cream to taste.
  • Line the bottom of a 2-quart (2-liter) glass bowl with cake pieces. Top with some of the peaches and their liquid. Spread with a layer of the whipped cream mixture and sprinkle with chocolate. Repeat the layers, ending with the whipped cream mixture on top and reserving some of the cake for garnish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Garnish with more chocolate and diced pieces of cake just before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe strawberries. This will ensure that your Zuppa Inglese has the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the custard. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, but not so thick that it's rubbery.
  • Let the Zuppa Inglese chill completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the cake to absorb the custard.
  • Garnish with fresh strawberries or whipped cream before serving. This will add a touch of elegance and make your dessert even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Zuppa Inglese is a classic Italian dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Zuppa Inglese a try. You won't be disappointed!

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