"ENGLISH SOUP" (ZUPPA INGLESE)

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Zuppa inglesemeans "English soup," a reference to its triflelike appearance.But the dessert (dolce) is actually a Tuscan classic, made withlayered pastry cream, chocolate sauce, and wine-soakedladyfingers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces best-quality store-bought crisp ladyfingers (about 26 cookies)
1/2 cup Italian dessert wine, preferably vin santo
Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticcera)
Chocolate Sauce (Salsa Di Cioccolato)

Steps:

  • Arrange half the ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8-inch square serving dish. Drizzle with half the wine. Spread 1 1/2 cups pastry cream on top. Drizzle 1/2 cup chocolate sauce over cream. Repeat, adding another layer each of ladyfingers, wine, pastry cream, and chocolate sauce. Refrigerate, covered, 1 to 4 hours.

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