Zuccotto

Zuccotto

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Zuccotto is a delicious Italian dessert made with ladyfingers, whipped cream, dark chocolate, and cocoa. It is prepared using a special dome-shaped mold that gives the dessert its characteristic pumpkin shape. It is a fresh and light dessert, perfect to enjoy during hot summer days.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 0 min
Preparation: 30 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Ladyfingers150g
  • Whipped cream35cl
  • Dark chocolateq.b.
  • Cocoa70g
  • Almonds
    Almonds10
  • Grand marnierq.b.
  • Powdered sugar2tablespoons

Purchasable products

  • Shelled Sicilian Almonds 150g

    Shelled Sicilian Almonds 150g

    1 product
    £ 3.39

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 11

    Lightly spray the ladyfingers with the liqueur and completely line the special semi-spherical zuccotto mold

  2. STEP 2 OF 11

    Divide the whipped cream into two parts

  3. STEP 3 OF 11

    To one half, sift in the cocoa powder and two tablespoons of powdered sugar

  4. STEP 4 OF 11

    To the other half, add the chopped chocolate bar and almonds

  5. STEP 5 OF 11

    Pour the cocoa cream into the bottom of the mold lined with cookies

  6. STEP 6 OF 11

    Tap the container on the table to eliminate any air pockets

  7. STEP 7 OF 11

    Cover with a layer of ladyfingers sprayed with liqueur

  8. STEP 8 OF 11

    Pour the almond cream and close with another layer of cookies, also sprayed with liqueur

  9. STEP 9 OF 11

    Keep in the refrigerator for about 4 hours

  10. STEP 10 OF 11

    Invert the mold onto the serving plate

  11. STEP 11 OF 11

    If you prefer the zuccotto as an ice cream cake, keep it in the freezer for a long time

Suggestions

  • Dome-shaped mold

General Information

Origin

Italia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)372.85
Carbohydrates (g)32.85
of which Sugars (g)23.99
Fat (g)24.8
of which Saturates (g)12.09
Protein (g)5.66
Fiber (g)1.86
Sale (g)0.06
  • Proteins
    5.66g·9%
  • Carbohydrates
    32.85g·50%
  • Fats
    24.8g·38%
  • Fibers
    1.86g·3%