Zuppa inglese

Zuppa inglese [ ʣup ː a iŋɡlese ] (Italian for " English soup " ) is an Italian sponge cake dessert. The dessert is considered specialty of the Emilia -Romagna region of Italy, especially the cities of Bologna and Ferrara, but also Tuscany, in particular the cities of Siena and Florence.

The base of the trifle is similar to Tiramisu ladyfingers, which is with liqueur, traditionally Alkermes or even rum, sambuca or dessert wines like Marsala, drizzled. In contrast to their espresso containing Venetian counterpart zuppa but made ​​with candied fruits such as melons, quinces or apricots.

Etymology

The term zuppa is used in Italy for several desserts with biscuits or a cake-like consistency. Originally the word meant zuppa - soupe in French and in English soup - not the soup itself, but it described the soaked bread pieces. This meaning has remained here get in the name. Cultural historians consider it possible that there was a similar recipe in the early modern period, which would explain the wording. Disputed the meaning of the addition is inglese. In a recipe obtained from the year 1557 with the title A fare una suppa Magra inglese is meant preparing a bouillon, which was bound with egg yolk and verjuice and then poured over bread slices and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. What was it considered as "English" is unclear.