Food

Cassata

December 2, 2020

Yield
Serves 8
Prep Time
30mins
Cook Time
60mins
Difficulty Level
4 / 5

Thinking of trying your hand at ice-cream? Consider this stunning cassata made of layers and surprises. It may take you some time, but the satisfaction of finishing and tasting it will have you addicted. 

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE LAYER

FRUIT LAYER

Steps

01.

Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer until firm peaks form; gradually beat in sifted sugar. Fold in lightly beaten egg yolks.

02.

Beat cream and essence in small bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold into egg mixture. Pour mixture into deep 20 cm (8 inch) round cake pan. Level top; freeze until firm.

03.

For the chocolate layer, beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer until firm peaks form; gradually beat in sifted sugar.

04.

Beat cream in small bowl until soft peaks form; fold into egg white mixture. Combine chocolate and egg yolks in small bowl; stir in blended cocoa and water. Fold chocolate mixture through cream mixture.spread over almond layer. Freeze until firm.

05.

For fruit layer, beat cream and extract in small bowl with electric mixer until firm peaks form. Beat egg white in small bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form; gradually add sifted sugar. Fold egg white mixture into cream; fold in fruit and nuts.

06.

Spread fruit layer over chocolate layer and freeze until firm.

07.

Run small spatula around edge of cassata; wipe hot cloth over base and side of pan. Turn cassata onto serving plate.

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