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Italian Diplomatic Cake (La Torta Diplomatica)
This easy creamy Italian Diplomatic Cake is made with puff pastry, sponge cake or lady fingers, Italian pastry cream and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Chilling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 241 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 roll puff pastry
PASTRY CREAM
- ¾ cup milk (whole)
- ¾ cup cream (whole/heavy or whipping)
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2½ tablespoons all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
EXTRAS
- 7-10 lady fingers
- ¼ cup Alchemes liqueur
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375F (190C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and lightly roll to even it out if necessary, then cut the sheet in two equal parts, my sheets measured 10x6 inches (25x15cm) , place them on the prepared cookie sheet and prick very well with the tongs of a fork.
- Brush the dough lightly with milk and sprinkle with a little icing sugar. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven, and immediately move to a wire rack to cool completely (if the pastry is very puffy lightly flatten with a clean towel).
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PASTRY CREAM
- In a medium pot, heat over low the milk and cream, do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool to warm.
- In a medium pot add the yolks and sugar, whisk together until combined, then add the flour and vanilla, place pot over low/medium heat, slowly add warm milk/cream, whisking continuously until thickened.
- Remove the cream to a glass or ceramic bowl, cover with plastic wrap (make sure wrap touches the cream mixture), let sit for 20 minutes then refrigerate at least 1-2 hours.
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PUTTING IT TOGETHER
- Pour 1/2 cup of Alkemes (or desired liquid) into a bowl and dip the lady fingers turning a couple of times in the liquid.
- On a large square plate or board place one puff pastry strip, spread half the pastry cream on top, top with a layer of Alkemes dipped Lady Fingers. Top with the remaining cream and place the 2nd strip of puff pastry on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours or even over night. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute Alchemes liqueur with strawberry juice, rum, red Campari or your preferred liqueur, cherry or strawberry to name a few.
- You can substitute Alchemes liqueur with strawberry juice, rum, red Campari or your preferred liqueur, cherry or strawberry to name a few.
- If you can't find or would prefer to not use Alkemes you can substitute with strawberry juice, rum, red Campari or your preferred liqueur, cherry or strawberry would work.
- The cake should be stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic. It will keep for up to 2-3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
541IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
Protein | 4g | 8% |
Fat | 12g | 18% |
Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 19g | 38% |
Vitamin A | 541IU | 11% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.