English trifle
Zuppa inglese (English trifle) is a traditional Italian dessert renowned for its vibrant layers and creamy flavour. Following Artusi’s recipe, it is prepared with layers of sponge cake or ladyfingers soaked in alchermes and rosolio, layered with custard and fruit jam.
During our course, you’ll learn how to make custard, assemble the trifle and present it beautifully for a stunning effect.
- Duration
- 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- 3
Ingredients
- 500ml fresh milk
- 85g sugar
- 40g corn starch
- 4 egg yolks
- Half a vanilla bean
- A pinch of salt
- 200ml Alchermes liqueur
- 1 pack of ladyfingers
- 250g quince, apricot, or peach jam
Tools
- 18 cm knife
- baking tray
- cutting board
- film
- kitchen tongs
- Ladle
- pot licker
- sac à poche
- steel bowl
- steel pot
- table spoon
- whisk
Start Cooking
Lesson 1

1. Preparation of the Cream
Lesson 2

2. Composition
Lesson 3
