Dessert for 8
Black Forest Zuccotto
Chocolate cake lines a bowl around cherry filling and sweetened cream for a simple dome-shaped Italian dessert.
Typical price
$1.44for 4 servings
$0.36 per serving$1.44 for 4
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- 22 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Cherries$4.99/lb typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.88 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 12-14 oz can of cherry pie filling
- 3 tbsp grated dark chocolate
- 1 inch nine baked chocolate cake
Steps
- Whip the cream with the sugar until firm peaks form.
- Cut the baked chocolate cake into thin slices and line a 1 1/2-quart bowl.
- Spread half the whipped cream over the cake and spoon the cherry pie filling into the center.
- Cover the cherries with the remaining whipped cream and grated dark chocolate.
- Seal the bowl with the remaining cake slices, press gently, and chill for 10 minutes.
- Invert the zuccotto onto a plate and remove the bowl.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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