Zuppa Inglese

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14

Sweet and decadent Zuppa Inglese recipe with layers of ladyfingers, chocolate and vanilla pudding, and maraschino cherries

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

140 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

494

Sugar

36g

Fat

28g

Zuppa Inglese, which means 'English soup' in Italian, is an Italian dessert that has been influenced by British trifle. It typically features layers of sponge cake or ladyfinger cookies, custard, and liqueur. This version of Zuppa Inglese uses instant pudding mix instead of homemade custard and adds a layer of chocolate pudding for extra decadence. It's a perfect dessert for a dinner party or holiday celebration, and can be made a day ahead of time for convenience.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, combine cherries and rum extract. Set aside.
2.	In another bowl, prepare vanilla pudding mix according to instructions. Refrigerate pudding for 1 hour until it thickens.
3.	Line the bottom of a glass serving dish with a layer of ladyfinger cookies.
4.	Layer half of the cherry mixture on top of the ladyfingers.
5.	Layer half of the chilled vanilla pudding on top of the cherries.
6.	Add another layer of ladyfingers, then the remaining cherry mixture, and then the remaining vanilla pudding.
7.	In a separate bowl, prepare the chocolate pudding mix according to the instructions. Set aside.
8.	In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, white sugar, and almonds until stiff peaks form.
9.	Spread the chocolate pudding evenly over the top layer of vanilla pudding.
10.	Top with the whipped cream and almond mixture.
11.	Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

PROS

With its luscious layers of creamy vanilla and chocolate pudding, crunchy almonds, and juicy cherries, this Zuppa Inglese recipe is a perfect dessert for any special occasion.
It’s easy to make and looks impressive when served in a glass dish.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories, fat, and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The use of instant pudding mix and ladyfinger cookies makes it less of a from-scratch recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest, it does contain some protein and carbohydrates from the dairy and almonds. The cherries provide some vitamins and antioxidants. However, it’s important to remember that this dessert should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 jar maraschino cherries
	1 teaspoon rum flavored extract
	1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
	1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
	2 packages ladyfinger cookies
	1 pint heavy cream
	1 teaspoon white sugar
	2 ounces almonds , lightly toasted