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Cassata Napoletana

Cuisine: Italian
Courses: Dessert
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

2   Sponge cake*
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozCherry preserves
1/2   Neapolitan custard
  Walnuts - chopped
1   Candied cherries
  Candied fruit - chopped, optional

Recipe Instructions

* round or square and about 9-inches in diameter

Carefully slice the sponge cake in half horizontally to make 4 thin layers.

Place one layer on a serving plate and cover with half of the preserves. Set the second layer on top and spread thickly with Neapolitan Custard.

Set the third layer on top and spread with the remaining preserves. Cover with the last layer, spread it with Neapolitan Custard and garnish with chopped walnuts, candied cherries and mixed candied fruit.

Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Editor's Note: Neapolitan Custard recipe not found.

Source:
Mario Batali

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