Zuppa Inglese Della Nonna Recipe

Name: Zuppa Inglese Della Nonna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces savoy biscuits (Savoiardi, substitute one sponge cake, your preferred one); Vanilla cream (Crema pasticciera); 4 egg yolks; 5 ounces sugar (or to taste); 1 lemon, peel only greated; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons cornflour; 4 cups milk, boiling; Syrup; 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; Topping; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder (optional or other topping as desired)

Servings: persons

8 ounces savoy biscuits (Savoiardi, substitute one sponge cake, your preferred one)
Vanilla cream (Crema pasticciera)
4 egg yolks
5 ounces sugar (or to taste)
1 lemon, peel only greated
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons cornflour
4 cups milk, boiling
Syrup
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
Topping
1 teaspoon cocoa powder (optional or other topping as desired)

1
In a pot wish together very well egg yolks, sugar and corn flour until light.
2
Add lemon zest and vanilla. Mix well.
3
Add boiling milk.
4
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).
5
Set aside until cold or slightly lukewarm.
6
Now prepare the Syrup mixing well in a flat bowl all the ingredients until sugar melts.
7
In a nice bowl (big enoght for everything) spread 1 third of the cream.
8
Turn the savoiardi in the Syup.
9
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.
10
Cover gently with second third of the cream.
11
Repat the step with the savoiardi (or sponge cake) and spoon the rest of the syrup over these.
12
Cover with the remaing cream.
13
Top with the siewed cocoa powder.
14
Refrigerate at least 5 hours and enjoy.
15
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.
16
Note 2: What is alkermes? Read http://lpoli.50webs.com/htm%20texts/Alkermes.htm.
17
Note 3: What is maraschino? Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maraschino.
18
Note 4: What is nocino? Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocino.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces savoy biscuits (Savoiardi, substitute one sponge cake, your preferred one), Vanilla cream (Crema pasticciera), 4 egg yolks, 5 ounces sugar (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Zuppa Inglese Della Nonna falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Zuppa Inglese Della Nonna

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Variations & substitutions

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