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### š©āš³ How to Make It:
1. **Prepare the custard**: In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale. Stir in flour, then slowly add warm milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in vanilla and lemon zest.
2. **Make it chocolatey**: Divide the custardāset aside two-thirds for vanilla, and mix the remaining third with melted chocolate or cocoa to make the chocolate layer.
3. **Soak the cake**: Quickly dip ladyfingers or sponge slices in Alchermes (donāt let them get soggy!) and lay them in your dish.
4. **Layer it up**: Start with soaked cake, then add a layer of vanilla custard, followed by more soaked cake, then chocolate custard. Repeat as desired, ending with custard on top.
5. **Chill**: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to let the flavors meld and the texture set.
6. **Garnish and serve**: Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.
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### š Why Zuppa Inglese Deserves the Spotlight:
– **Visually stunning**: Those layered colorsāespecially with the vibrant pink Alchermesālook amazing in glassware.
– **Flavor explosion**: Rich custard, hints of citrus, chocolate depth, and a liqueur kick? Yes, please.
– **Make-ahead friendly**: Perfect for prepping the night before a party.
– **Endlessly customizable**: Use different liqueurs, swap in berries, or even make a coffee-infused version.
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### š¬ Final Thoughts
**Zuppa Inglese** is one of those desserts that looks fancy, tastes like heaven, and yet is surprisingly easy to make. Itās creamy, boozy, and nostalgicāsomething your guests will be talking about long after the last spoonful. Whether you serve it in a grand trifle bowl or elegant individual glasses, this dessert is guaranteed to be the star of the table.
So go aheadātreat yourself and your guests to a spoonful of Italian magic.
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