Preparation time is 40minutes
Total time is 40minutes
Serve is for 12 people
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Difficulty level: 4 out of 4
13 Ingredients
Number of servings
12
- 80grams dried peaches
- 300milliliter thickened cream
- 300grams dark chocolate, finely chopped (save 250g dark chocolate for later)
- 1/3 cup icing sugar, sifted
- 2/3 cup grand marnier
- 250grams pure cream
- 2 unfilled sponge slabs (450g each)
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 50grams glacé cherries, chopped
- 500grams ricotta
- 1teaspoons vanilla extract
- 50grams slivered almonds, toasted
- 50grams hazelnuts, toasted, chopped
Nutrition per serving
2980kJ / 711Cal
2980 Kilojoules or 711 Calories
34% of daily energy intake*
Protein
12.4grams
Fat
38.4grams
Carbs
73.2grams
Sugars
51.6grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Method
Step 1 of 7
Line a 10-cup glass bowl with a double layer of plastic. Cut each sponge slab through the centre to make 4 thinner slabs. Cut a circle from 1 piece to fit the base of the bowl. Cut 7 triangular pieces from the remaining cake, 7cm across the base and 4cm across the top, reserve remaining cake. Brush each piece with orange liqueur and arrange around the side of the bowl.
Step 2 of 7
Beat cream, sugar and vanilla together until thick. Stir in ricotta. Combine peaches, hazelnut and chocolate together. Add half of the cream mixture. Spoon into the cake shell and press down firmly.
Step 3 of 7
Add cocoa, cherry and almonds to remaining cream and mix well. Spoon into shell on top of other filling and smooth surface.
Step 4 of 7
With the remaining cake, cover top, trimming to fit. Brush with orange liqueur. Press into place. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
Step 5 of 7
To make ganache, melt chocolate and cream together in a bowl over a pan of simmering water until smooth.
Step 6 of 7
Line a flat tray with baking paper and place a wire rack onto tray. Turn zuccotto out onto rack. Pour over ganache. Chill until set.
Step 7 of 7
Turn out onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges to serve.
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