Best 6 English Soup Zuppa Inglese Recipes

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Zuppa inglese is a classic Italian dessert that is a delicious combination of custard, cake, and liqueur. Pronounced "zoop-pa ing-gleh-zay," it translates to "English soup" in Italian, a reflection of its British origins. Although the English version of this dessert is a trifle, the flavors of the Italian rendition are uniquely different. Layers of ladyfingers soaked in rum or Alchermes liqueur are topped with a creamy custard filling and a rich chocolate glaze. Served chilled, it is often garnished with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries, lending a delightful visual appeal to this delectable treat.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ZUPPA INGLESE



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This Zuppa Inglese recipe is an Italian cream rum cake that requires no baking. It is sooo rich and delicious...My Mom made it for special occasions. For a slightly different taste use almond sponge cookies and almond flavoring in place of the rum.

Provided by donnamaria

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 teaspoon rum flavored extract
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfinger cookies
1 pint heavy cream
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 ounces almonds, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, drain cherry juice and add rum; set aside. Prepare vanilla and chocolate puddings in separate bowls, according to package directions. Allow to set up 5 minutes.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, place a layer of cookies on the bottom of the dish; cut a few of the cookies in order to create a tight fit, if needed.
  • Sprinkle cookie layer with 1/3 of the cherry juice mixture and spoon vanilla pudding over the cookies, spreading to the edge of the pan. Repeat steps with cookies, cherry juice and chocolate pudding. Make final layer with cookies and remaining juice.
  • In a medium bowl, whip cream and sugar together until soft peaks form. Top dessert with whipped cream, sprinkle with almonds, and garnish with whole cherries. Refrigerate for 2 hours or more before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 280.3 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

"ENGLISH SOUP" (ZUPPA INGLESE)



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.

ZUPPA INGLESE



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Make and share this Zuppa Inglese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 1 ten inch cake, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 ounces rum
3 ounces Creme de Cacao
1 tablespoon candied fruit, chopped fine
3 egg whites
4 tablespoons sugar
5 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups pastry flour, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
5 egg whites
3 tablespoons sugar
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups milk (whole, not low fat)
1 tablespoon butter
2 ounces baking chocolate squares, grated (if making chocolate pasticciera cream) (optional)
butter
flour (for an "18 inch" square cake pan)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until lemon colored.
  • Add flour a little at a time, mixing well.
  • Add vanilla and lemon rind, mix well.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
  • Fold egg whites into cake mixture.
  • Pour cake batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 375°F for about 40 minutes.
  • Cake should be a golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
  • Remove cake from oven, turn cake onto a rack to cool.
  • ----Pasticciera Cream----.
  • In a 1 quart sauce pan, combine the sugar, egg yolks, flour, lemon rind, and vanilla and mix together well.
  • In a second sauce pan, scald milk.
  • Pour scalded milk over the egg yolk mixture, beating constantly with a rotary beater.
  • Cook egg/milk mixture on low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until mixture reaches the boiling point.
  • Cook 4 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, add butter and mix well.
  • Pour cream into a bowl and let cool, stir it occasionally to prevent a skin from forming over the top.
  • ---Fora Chocolate Pasticciera Cream---.
  • Follow above recipe for pasticciera cream, omitting lemon rind.
  • Add grated chocolate to cooked pasticciera cream and cook 1 minute longer, stirring constantly, until chocolate is blended in well.
  • Cool as in above directions.
  • ----ZuppaInglese-----.
  • Cut sponge cake into half inch slices.
  • Sprinkle half the slices with rum, and the other half with creme de cacao.
  • Spread the bottom of a 10 inch oven proof dish with a little of the pasticciera cream.
  • Place 2 layers of the rum soaked cake slices on top of the cream.
  • Pour remaining pasticcera cream over the cake slices.
  • Sprinkle the candied fruit over the cream layer.
  • Cover the cream/candied fruit layer with 2 layers of the creme de cacao soaked cake slices.
  • In a medium sized bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
  • Add sugar to beaten whites, and beat again (to dissolve sugar).
  • Pile the beaten egg whites on top of the cake.
  • Bake in a slow (300°F) oven for 20 minutes.
  • Cool before serving.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.4, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 201.2, Sodium 103.8, Carbohydrate 74.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 52.4, Protein 10.1

OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA INGLESE



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This is a copycat recipe of Olive Garden's Zuppa Inglese which is not a soup but a dessert. The directions may seem daunting but this wonderful recipe is worth the effort. Just take it in steps.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 30

5 egg yolks
5 egg whites
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sifted cake flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold milk
1 1/2 cups scalded milk
3 eggs, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold milk
1 1/2 cups scalded milk
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chilled whipping cream
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup limoncello
1/4 cup rum
1/4 cup Italian brandy
unsweetened chocolate, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Make Cremes and chill.
  • Vanilla Creme - Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add cold milk, stirring well. Slowly stir in the scalded milk. Stirring gently and constantly, rapidly bring mixture to boiling over direct heat and cook 3 minute
  • Pour into top of double boiler and place over simmering water. Cover and cook about 12 min, stirring 3 or 4 times. Vigorously stir about 3 Tbsp hot mixture into the eggs. Immediately blend into mixture in double boiler. Cook over simmering water 3 to 5 minute Stir slowly so mixture cooks evenly. Remove from heat and cool. Stir in vanilla extract and chill.
  • Chocolate Creme - Add unsweetened chocolate to 1 1/2 cups of milk and scald. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add cold milk, stirring well. Slowly stir in the scalded milk. Stirring gently and constantly, rapidly bring mixture to boiling over direct heat and cook 3 minutes.
  • Pour into top of double boiler and place over simmering water. Cover and cook about 12 min, stirring 3 or 4 times. Vigorously stir about 3 Tbsp hot mixture into eggs. Immediately blend into mixture in double boiler. Cook over simmering water 3 to 5 minute Stir slowly so mixture cooks evenly. Remove from heat and cool. Stir in vanilla extract. Chill.
  • Whipped Creme - Beat whipping cream, 1 cup at a time, in a chilled 1-quart bowl using chilled beaters. Beat until cream stands in peaks. Put whipped cream into a large chilled bowl. Fold or beat confectioner's sugar and vanilla extract into whipped cream until blended.
  • Sponge Cake - Combine egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and vanilla extract. Beat 3 - 4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium-high speed; set aside. Add salt to egg white and beat until frothy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating constantly until stiff peaks are formed. Gently fold egg yolk mixture into beaten egg whites. Sift flour over the egg mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, gently folding until just blended after each addition.
  • Pour batter into three 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking pans. Bake at 325F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched or when a cake tester inserted comes out clean. Invert and leave cake in pan until completely cooled.
  • Assemble - Place one layer of the cake on serving dish and sprinkle with the Italian Brandy. Spread half the vanilla creme. Place the second layer of cake crust side down and sprinkle with Lemoncello. Spread half the chocolate creme. Place the third layer of cake crust side down and sprinkle with Rum. Cover the top of the cake with the remaining vanilla creme. Cover the sides of the cake with the remaining chocolate creme. Decorate the top and bottom edges with the whipped creme using a pastry bag and tip. Sprinkle the top of the cake with grated unsweetened chocolate. Store dessert in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 227.9, Sodium 263, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 40.6, Protein 10.2

ZUPPA INGLESE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Rum     Chocolate     Dessert     Spring     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

Pastry Creams
4 cups milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
1 cup plus 6 tablespoons sugar
10 large egg yolks
2/3 cup all purpose flour
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Syrup
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark rum
1 9-inch-diameter sponge cake (3 inches high)
2 cups chilled whipping cream
Chocolate shavings (optional)
Chopped candied fruit (optional)

Steps:

  • For Pastry Creams:
  • Bring milk and 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Whisk yolks with remaining 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar in large bowl to blend. Sift flour into yolk mixture and whisk to blend. Gradually whisk in hot milk mixture. Return mixture to saucepan and whisk over medium heat until custard boils and thickens, about 2 minutes. Divide custard between 2 medium bowls. Add chocolate and cinnamon to custard in 1 bowl and stir until chocolate melts. Add vanilla and orange peel to custard in second bowl and stir to blend. Press plastic wrap onto surface of each custard and chill until cold, at least 4 hours.
  • For Syrup:
  • Stir 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil. Cool. Mix in rum.
  • Cut sponge cake vertically into 3/8-inch-thick slices. Arrange enough cake slices on bottom of 16-cup glass bowl to cover in single layer. Brush 6 tablespoons syrup over. Spread half of orange cream over cake. Top with another layer of cake slices. Brush with 7 tablespoons syrup. Spread remaining chocolate cream over. Top with another layer of cake slices. Brush with 7 tablespoons syrup. Spread remaining orange cream over. Top with enough remaining cake slices. Brush with 7 tablespoons syrup. Spread remaining chocolate cream over. Top with enough remaining cake slices to cover. Brush 7 tablespoons syrup over. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Whip 2 cups chilled cream in medium bowl to soft peaks. Spread cream over cake. Garnish with chocolate shavings and candied fruit, if desired.

ZUPPA INGLESE CAKE



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This classic Italian cake, similar to the British trifle, was made by Martha Stewart Living prep kitchen manager John Barricelli for Martha's mother's birthday.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pans
9 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Rum Simple Syrup
Pastry Cream for Zuppa Inglese Cake
Whipped Cream for Zuppa Inglese Cake

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-2-inch cake pans; set aside. Fill a medium saucepan 1/4 full with water. Set the saucepan over medium heat, and bring water to a simmer.
  • In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer, combine egg yolks and 1 cup sugar. Place over saucepan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and egg yolks are warm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes. Test by rubbing between your fingers; egg yolks should feel smooth.
  • Transfer bowl to the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Add vanilla and salt. Beat on medium speed until pale and thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large clean bowl. Wash mixer bowl and whisk attachment, and dry well.
  • In the clean bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the egg whites and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Beat on high, until stiff glossy peaks form, about 3 minutes.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the egg-yolk mixture. Gently, but thoroughly, fold in remaining egg whites. Gently fold in flour, then butter, mixing until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Bake, rotating cakes halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Invert onto wire racks, and let stand until completely cool.
  • Trim cakes' tops. Cut each cake in half horizontally, creating 4 layers. Place one layer on a 9-inch cake round. Brush with simple syrup. Spread with half of the pastry cream. Top with second layer. Brush with simple syrup. Top with a 1/4-inch-thick layer of whipped cream, about 1 cup. Top with third cake layer. Brush with simple syrup. Spread with remaining pastry cream. Top with final cake layer. Brush with simple syrup. Coat entire cake with an even layer of whipped cream. Use remaining whipped cream to decorate, as desired.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality custard. You can make your own or use a store-bought variety.
  • Make sure the custard is cold before assembling the trifle. This will help to prevent the layers from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of fruits and nuts in your trifle. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can use chocolate, caramel, or fruit sauces to flavor your trifle.
  • Serve the trifle chilled. This will help to set the custard and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Zuppa Inglese is a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of custard, sponge cake, and fruit, it is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a dessert to impress your guests, give Zuppa Inglese a try. You won't be disappointed.

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