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Amarena Variegated Ice Cream Cake

17/11/2023

The Amarena Variegated Ice Cream Cake is a delicious dessert that combines the creaminess of ice cream with the sweetness of sour cherries. Perfect for a hot day or as a sophisticated end to a dinner with friends. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 500 ml of vanilla ice cream
  • 200 ml of chocolate ice cream
  • 200 g of syrupy sour cherries
  • 150 g of ladyfingers
  • 80 ml of sour cherry syrup (taken from the jar of syrupy sour cherries)
  • Dark chocolate as needed for decoration
  • Possible additions:
    • Whipped cream for garnishing
    • Fresh cherries or other berries for decoration

Preparation

  1. Line a springform pan of about 22-24 cm in diameter with plastic wrap.
  2. Place a layer of ladyfingers at the bottom of the pan, lightly dousing them with the sour cherry syrup to soften them.
  3. Spread a layer of vanilla ice cream over the ladyfingers, taking care to level it well.
  4. Distribute the syrupy sour cherries on top of the ice cream, having drained them beforehand.
  5. Add a further layer of chocolate ice cream and gently level it.
  6. Repeat the layering process if you wish or if the pan allows it.
  7. Finish with a last layer of ladyfingers soaked in syrup.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until the cake is well solidified.
  9. Before serving, unmold the ice cream cake, taking it out from the pan and removing the plastic wrap. If necessary, quickly run the sides of the pan with a warm cloth to help in unmolding.
  10. Decorate with dark chocolate shavings, whipped cream, and possibly with some fresh cherries or berries to taste.

Once unmolded, let it rest for a few minutes at room temperature before cutting, to make slicing easier. This dessert is also open to variations: you can replace the chocolate ice cream with another flavor of your choice, or maybe add layers of thinly sliced fresh fruit.

Curiosity

Syrupy sour cherries are a typical Italian product, especially from the Emilia-Romagna and Marche regions. They are famous for their use in pastry, not only for cakes and ice creams but also as a complement to yogurt and other sweet creations. Their combination with ice cream is a timeless classic.

Amarena Variegated Ice Cream Cake