Strawberry and Amaretto Dessert
8 servings
150 minutes
Strawberry dessert with amaretto is the embodiment of Italian culinary sophistication, combining delicate custard, aromatic liqueur, and fresh strawberries. The history of this dessert traces back to traditional Italian sweets where amaretto adds warm almond notes and sponge cake provides structure. The liqueur-soaked cream becomes incredibly velvety while the strawberry sauce adds a bright fruity tang. The flavor harmony of this dish creates a sense of lightness and refinement. It is perfect as a conclusion to a romantic dinner or festive gathering. The chilled dessert is especially delightful on warm summer evenings, reminiscent of sunny Italy and enjoying life. Its layered structure makes each bite unique, revealing new flavor nuances.
1
Bring 2.5 cups of milk to a boil with 0.5 cups of sugar.
- Milk: 3 glasss
- Sugar: 1.5 glass
2
Mix the remaining milk with starch and salt. Add the yolk and mix. Gradually pour in the hot milk into the egg mixture while stirring, and bring to a boil over low heat. Add the liqueur and remove from heat. Let it sit for 2 hours.
- Milk: 3 glasss
- Starch: 0.5 glass
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces
- Amaretto liqueur: 0.8 glass
3
Combine 250 g of strawberries with 0.5 kg of sugar and heat for 20 minutes.
- Strawberry: 1 kg
- Sugar: 1.5 glass
4
Whip the cooled cream with a mixer.
5
Layer the cubed biscuit, cream, strawberry sauce, and strawberries. Repeat once more. Chill.
- Biscuit: 2 pieces
- Strawberry: 1 kg