The World Vegetarian Cookbook/1999

Cassata
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6-8 several hours


INGREDIENTS:
ALMOND LAYER: 2 eggs, separted 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp almond extract CHOCOLATE LAYER: 2 eggs, separated 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa
1-1/2 tbsps water FRUIT LAYER: 1 cup heavy cream 2 tbsps maraschino or light rum
1 egg white 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup candied fruit
1 ounce shelled, chopped pistachios



1 To prepare the almond layer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually beating in the confectioners' sugar, a spoonful at a time. Lightly beat the egg yolks and fold in the whites.
2 Whip the cream with the almond extract until soft peaks form, the fold into the egg mixture. Lightly oil an 8-inch round cake pan. Pour in the almond layer mixture and smooth over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm.
3 To prepare the chocolate layer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually beating in the confectioners' sugar, a spoonful at at a time. Whip the cream until soft, then fold into the egg white mixture. Put the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Remove it from the heat and stir in the egg yolks. Combine cocoa and water and add to the chocolate mixture. Leave to cool and the fold into the egg white mixture. Spoon the choclate layer over the almond layer and return covered, to the freezer.
4 To make the fum fruit layer, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Whip the egg white until about the came consistency as cream. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating well afer each addition. Combine the two mixtures and fold in the rum, fruit, and nuts. Spread this mixture on top of the chocolate layer, cover, and freeze until firm.
5 To Serve, loosen the cassata from around the edges of the pan with a small knife. Place a hot cloth around the pan for a few seconds to help loosen. Turn out onto a serving plate and cut into wedges to serve.

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