Zuccotto (Cream and Sponge Dessert Recipe

Name: Zuccotto (Cream and Sponge Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups double cream, stiffly beaten; ¼ cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, for dusting; ½ cup hazelnuts, toasted; 2 cups fresh cherries, halved and stoned; 4 ounces semisweet dark chocolate squares, chopped or grated; ¼ cup brandy; ¼ cup orange-flavored liqueur; 2 (8 inch) chocolate sponge cake, halved horizontally; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, for dusting

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups double cream, stiffly beaten
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, for dusting
½ cup hazelnuts, toasted
2 cups fresh cherries, halved and stoned
4 ounces semisweet dark chocolate squares, chopped or grated
¼ cup brandy
¼ cup orange-flavored liqueur
2 (8 inch) chocolate sponge cake, halved horizontally
2 tablespoons cocoa powder, for dusting

1
Combine the cream and 1/4 cup of icing sugar in a bowl.
2
Fold in the hazelnuts, cherries and chocolate then chill the mixture in the refrigerator.
3
Mix together the brandy and orange-favoured liqueur.
4
Line a 1 1/2 pint (1 1/2 quart) rounded (pudding) basin with three quarters of the sponge, cut it into pieces so that it fits the shape of the basin.
5
Sprinkle the brandy mixture over the sponge lining.
6
Spoon the cream mixture into the sponge cake, then use the remaining sponge to cover the top.
7
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
8
Remove from the refrigerator.
9
Run a knife around the edge of the pudding to loosen it.
10
Invert a serving plate over the basin and holding the two together, reverse them.
11
The zuccotto should slide out easily.
12
Sprinkle half of the remaining icing sugar over one-quarter of the pudding and half the cocoa powder over a second quarter.
13
Repeat these over the other half of the pudding so that the zuccotto has four alternating segments of colour.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups double cream, stiffly beaten, ¼ cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, for dusting, ½ cup hazelnuts, toasted, and more.

Yes, Zuccotto (Cream and Sponge Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Zuccotto (Cream and Sponge Dessert

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