Colomba Easter Zuppa Inglese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dessert

This Colomba Easter Zuppa Inglese is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Francine Segan You can make zuppa inglese with all sorts of readymade cookies or cakes. Here it's made with colomba, Italy's traditional Easter cake. I love colomba's soft yeasty cake texture and fabulous buttery aroma. My favorite part is the

Ingredients

16 ounces Colomba, preferably Bauli brand
1 lb frozen peaches
1 cup apricot or peach jam
1/2 cup sweet liqueur, such as limoncello, or apricot or peach juice
2 cups ricotta cheese
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
6 tablespoons sugar
Whipped cream
Chocolate Italian Easter eggs, broken into pieces

Instructions

Cut the cake into 1/2-inch slices.
In a bowl, combine the peaches with the jam and liqueur and stir until the jam is liquidy.
In another bowl, beat the ricotta, mascarpone, and sugar until smooth and creamy. Fold in whipped cream to taste.
Line the bottom of a 2-quart (2-liter) glass bowl with cake pieces. Top with some of the peaches and their liquid. Spread with a layer of the whipped cream mixture and sprinkle with chocolate. Repeat the layers, ending with the whipped cream mixture on top and reserving some of the cake for garnish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Garnish with more chocolate and diced pieces of cake just before serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colomba Easter Zuppa Inglese good for PCOS?

Yes, this Colomba Easter Zuppa Inglese recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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