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Cassata
Start with the best quality creamy ice cream and use as a base for inspired flavour additions — like the fruit, nuts, and Amaretto in this delicious Cassata.
Prep Time
15 mins
plus freezing
Serves
8–10
Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Dessert
Special Occasions
Italian
$$
Ingredients
1 cup currants
1/4 cup amaretto, rum or other liqueur
2 litres premium vanilla ice cream
1 cup finely chopped glacé pineapple
1 lemon, finely grated zest of
1 cup unsalted pistachio nuts
1 cup raspberries, (fresh or frozen)
Method
STEP 1
Mix currants with amaretto or rum.
Stand while preparing other ingredients.
Scoop ice cream into a large bowl and microwave for 40-60 seconds or leave to soften on bench for 10 minutes.
Work with a heavy spoon to soften just enough for ingredients to be mixed through (do not allow to thaw fully).
STEP 2
Add all other ingredients and work quickly to combine evenly.
Return mixture to freezer container or individual moulds, cover and freeze for at least 4 hours.
STEP 3
Serve in slices or scoops.
If desired, garnish with diced pistachios and spoon around vanilla syrup or maple syrup.
STORAGE
Cassata will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Do not refreeze if melted.
