Catholic Recipe: Cassata (Cream Tart)
INGREDIENTS
- 10 inch sponge cake
- 1-1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 chopped squares of bitter chocolate
Icing
- 1 egg white
- 1-1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Candied fruits for decoration
Details
Prep Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: ★★☆☆
Cost: ★★★☆
For Ages: 11+
Origin: Italy
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Also Called: Cream Tart
From the Italians comes a quick dessert for that busiest of days, Vigilia di Natale, the Vigil of Christmas for Italians. It is a Cassata or Cream Tart which may be made with store made sponge cake to save time.
DIRECTIONS
Cut cake into three layers. Beat cottage cheese, sugar, almond extract and chocolate together. Spread this filling between layers. Chill cake in refrigerator. When cake is set, cover with icing and decorate with candied fruits.
Recipe Source: Cooking for Christ by Florence Berger, National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310, 1949, 1999Mon15 SeptemberOrdinary TimeMemorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
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