Cassata
by Tarla Dalal
The word "cassata" literally means "little case" due to its brick shape. Cassata is an ice-cream, shaped like a brick, consisting of layers of ice-creams of different flavours on liqueur soaked sponge. This is the Sicilian version of the dessert. I have chosen ready-made ice-cream to make a quick dessert. You may make the ice-cream yourself at home. You can prepare the cassata upto 2 to 3 days in advance and keep it frozen. A great dessert for a great evening!
Cassata recipe - How to make Cassata
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Serves 4.
For the first layer
1/2 recipe Eggless Sponge Cake
1 tbsp powdered sugar
2 tbsp rum
For the second layer
250 ml Basic Vanilla Ice-cream
4 tbsp rum
2 tbsp raisins (kismis)
2 tsp chopped candied peel
1 tbsp chopped and roasted almonds (badam)
2 tsp strawberry crush
For the third layer
250 ml Coffee Ice-Cream
1/8 tsp cinnamon (dalchini) powder
For the garnish
grated chocolate
- Main Procedure
For the first layer
- For the first layer
- Line the sponge cake on the base of 125 mm. (5") diameter glass bowl or a shallow dish.
- Mix the powdered sugar and rum with 2 tablespoons of water and soak the sponge with this mixture.
For the second layer
- For the second layer
- Soak the raisins and candied peel in the rum for about 2 to 3 hours.
- Mix the vanilla ice-cream with the rum soaked raisins, candied peel, almonds and strawberry crush.
- Spread this mixture over the first sponge layer.
- Freeze for about 3 to 4 hours until the ice-cream is firm.
For the third layer
- For the third layer
- Combine the ice-cream with the cinnamon.
- Spread this coffee ice-cream mixture on top of the second layer (of ice-cream), cover and freeze till it has set for approximately 3 to 4 hours.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Cut into wedges and serve chilled, garnished with grated chocolate.
| Energy | 16407 cal |
| Protein | 314.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1609.7 g |
| Fiber | 15.2 g |
| Fat | 847.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 847.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 18190.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 4.6 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 6.6 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 21.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 62.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 720.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 12460.3 mg |
| Iron | 23.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 1186 mg |
| Phosphorus | 7162.8 mg |
| Sodium | 1624.5 mg |
| Potassium | 6873.9 mg |
| Zinc | 7.2 mg |