Zuppa Inglese

Ingredients

  • Butter for greasing pan ;
  • 1/3 cup cake flour, plus more for dusting ;
  • 4 eggs, separated ;
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar ;
  • Pinch of salt ;
  • 1 tsp. baking powder ;
  • ; ;
  • 2 cups milk ;
  • 1 large lemon zest strip ;
  • 1 whole egg, plus 3 egg yolks ;
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar ;
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ;
  • 1 tsp. sambuca ;
  • ; ;
  • 1/4 cup rum, or more to taste (optional) ;
  • 1/4 cup alchermes (see note above), Chambord or framboise ;
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream ; ;
  • 2 tsp. confectioners’ sugar ;
  • About 2 Tbs. grated bittersweet chocolate for sprinkling ; ;

Description

Explanations Vary As To The Meaning Behind This Dessert’s Name, Which Translates As “English Soup.” Some Say It Refers To Its Similarity To The English Dessert Called A Trifle. Others Believe It Is A Corruption Of The Verb inzuppare,

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