Zuccotto

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Zuccotto: a delicious Italian dessert filled with chocolate, hazelnuts, and raspberries
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Prep

45 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

4 hrs 55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 sponge cake , rectangle
1/2 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup liqueur , of choice ( Raspberry Works Well )
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup icing sugar
4 ounces chocolate , Coarsely Chopped
1 pint raspberries ( Plus Extra To Decorate )
9 ounces chocolate
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
619
Sugar
35g
Fat
47g
Zuccotto is a traditional Italian dessert that is typically served during the holiday season. It originated in Tuscany and is known for its dome shape and rich filling of chocolate, nuts, and sometimes fruit. The dessert is named after the Italian word for a small pumpkin, as it's traditionally served in a pumpkin-shaped mold. Zuccotto can also be made in a loaf pan or bowl, as described in this recipe. It's a show-stopping dessert that is sure to impress your guests, with its layers of cake, whipped cream, and chocolate. The flavor combination is divine, with the hazelnuts adding a nutty crunch and the raspberries providing a tart contrast to the rich chocolate filling.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350F.
2.Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until fragrant.
3.Place the sugar, water, and liqueur in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
4.Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to make a syrup.
5.Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
6.In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with the icing sugar until soft peaks form.
7.Fold in the chopped chocolate and toasted hazelnuts.
8.Cut the sponge cake into 1/4-inch slices and use them to line a 3-quart bowl.
9.Brush the cake with the syrup.
10.Fill the center with the whipped cream mixture and the raspberries.
11.Cover the top with the remaining sponge cake slices and brush with syrup.
12.Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
13.Melt the chocolate and remaining heavy cream together in a double boiler or microwave.
14.Let the chocolate cool slightly and pour over the cake.
15.Decorate with extra raspberries if desired.

PROS

Zuccotto is a decadent and impressive dessert that is perfect for special occasions.

It’s filled with rich chocolate, crunchy hazelnuts, and tart raspberries.

It’s also easy to make ahead of time and can be stored in the fridge until ready to serve.

CONS

This dessert is quite rich and high in calories and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Zuccotto is not the healthiest dessert option, it does contain some beneficial ingredients.
Hazelnuts are high in healthy fats and are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Raspberries are low in calories and high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.

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