Zuppa Inglese

* Exported from MasterCook *

Zuppa Inglese

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 ladyfingers split
3 tablespoons raspberry jam
4 tablespoons dry sherry or rum
2 eggs yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
salt
1 strip of lemon zest
1 1/2 cups milk
14 strawberries 8 sliced and 6 -- left whole
2 cups heavy or whipping -- cream or milk
vanilla extr
small piece of frozen bitterweet -- chocolate to decorat

Zuppa inglese is one of italy's most popular deserts.
It is best mak a day ahead.

Select a wide glass bowl. Spread the insides of the ladyfingers with jam and
arrange then in the bowl.
Sprinkle with the sherry or rum and set aside.
In a small pan off the heat, beat the yolks with 2 tablespoons of sugar.Mix in
the cornstarch. Stir in the salt, lemon zest and milk.
Place over very low heat and stir constantly until the custard is thick enough
to coat the spoon, about 7 minutes.
Pour the custard over the lady fingers and arrange a layer of sliced
strawberries on top.
Whip the cream, adding the remaining sugar and a dash of vanilla, then spread
in over the fruit.
Pare chocolate shavings onto the cream. Decorate with the whole strawberries
and chill before serving.

Formate by Lara
From My family favorite