Dolce Freddo Belvedere (Chilled Dessert Belvedere)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Dolce Freddo Belvedere, a chilled Italian dessert that is perfect for hot summer days

Dolce Freddo Belvedere (Chilled Dessert Belvedere)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

413

Sugar

21g

Fat

23g

Dolce Freddo Belvedere is a chilled Italian dessert that is perfect for hot summer days. Belvedere is a style of Italian sponge cake that is used as a base for many traditional Italian desserts. This chilled dessert is made with layers of sweetened cream, soaked ladyfingers, and a blend of rum and white port wine. It is a luxurious dessert that is perfect for entertaining guests or for a special occasion. The dessert is easy to make, but it does require some time to chill before serving. It can be garnished with fresh berries and mint leaves for a touch of freshness and color.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2.	Add the egg yolks and beat until fluffy.
3.	Add the sugar, salt, and rum, and beat until well combined.
4.	In a small bowl, mix the port wine with some water.
5.	Dip the ladyfingers in the wine mixture and layer them in a serving dish.
6.	Pour the cream mixture over the ladyfingers, and smooth out with a spatula.
7.	Repeat the layers of ladyfingers and cream, ending with a layer of cream.
8.	Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
9.	Serve chilled, garnished with fresh berries and mint leaves if desired.

PROS

Dolce Freddo Belvedere is a delicious and easy to make dessert that is perfect for entertaining.

The blend of rum and port wine adds a sophisticated touch of flavor that is sure to impress your guests.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

If you do not like the taste of alcohol, you may want to omit the rum from the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Dolce Freddo Belvedere is not the healthiest dessert option, it does contain eggs which are a good source of protein and nutrients such as vitamin D, vitamin B12, and selenium.
The dessert is also a good source of carbohydrates, which are important for energy production and brain function.

	8 tablespoons butter ( at room temp )
	6 egg yolks ( hard-boiled )
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/8 teaspoon salt
	6 tablespoons rum
	36 ladyfingers ( See Note )
	1 1/2 cups port wine ( white port only )