Description
A classic Italian layered dessert made with sponge cake soaked in syrup and filled with smooth vanilla and chocolate custard for a rich yet balanced treat.
Ingredients
- 300 g sponge cake or ladyfingers
- 3 cups (720 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder or 100 g melted dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup fruit syrup or orange juice
- 1/4 cup water (optional)
Instructions
- Heat milk in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.
- Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Slowly add warm milk to egg mixture while whisking.
- Return mixture to saucepan and cook, stirring, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide custard into two portions; mix cocoa or melted chocolate into one.
- Mix syrup or juice with water for soaking liquid.
- Dip sponge or ladyfingers lightly into liquid.
- Layer soaked sponge, vanilla custard, more sponge, and chocolate custard.
- Repeat layers, finishing with custard on top.
- Smooth surface and dust with cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Do not oversoak sponge to avoid sogginess.
- Whisk custard constantly to prevent lumps.
- Chill overnight for best texture and flavor.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for best results.
- Serve well chilled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
