Cassata is a traditional Italian dessert that is made with ricotta cheese, chocolate, and candied fruit. The dish is typically served in a round, flat dish, and is often garnished with candied fruit or chocolate shavings.
Melt chocolate in a double boiler, add cream and cocoa. Divide ice cream into 3 bowls. Fold chocolate mixture into first bowl of ice cream and spread evenly into loaf pan #1, freeze. Fold cherries and ginger into second bowl of ice cream, spread evenly into loaf pan #2, freeze. Fold almonds and almond extract into third bowl of ice cream, and spread evenly into loaf pan #3, freeze.
When ice cream is solid, unmold by quickly dipping each pan base into hot water and invert it onto a plate. Place one layer on top of next with the chocolate layer in the middle. Smooth edges with a spatula and refreeze. Serve in slices.
Ingredients
Directions
Melt chocolate in a double boiler, add cream and cocoa. Divide ice cream into 3 bowls. Fold chocolate mixture into first bowl of ice cream and spread evenly into loaf pan #1, freeze. Fold cherries and ginger into second bowl of ice cream, spread evenly into loaf pan #2, freeze. Fold almonds and almond extract into third bowl of ice cream, and spread evenly into loaf pan #3, freeze.
When ice cream is solid, unmold by quickly dipping each pan base into hot water and invert it onto a plate. Place one layer on top of next with the chocolate layer in the middle. Smooth edges with a spatula and refreeze. Serve in slices.
