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29/05/2013

Bitter Orange, Raisin and Chocolate Zucotto - Maggie Beer, a Barossa Food Tradition

Bitter Orange, Raisin and Chocolate Zucotto Winter and Autumn

Dessert

Serves 12 INGRED IENTS 70g raisins 3 tbspn Verjuice 750g ricotta 130g Bitter Oranges in Spiced Verjuice Syrup chopped 100g bittersweet chocolate 70% finely chopped 4 tbspn caster sugar 1 tspn minced glace ginger 200g sponge finger biscuits

1

Take a 1.5L bowl and line it with cling film.

2

Place the raisins into a glass bowl and pour over the Verjuice. Place this into the microwave on a defrost setting for 3 minutes. Remove from the microwave and allow to stand for 5 minutes or until soft.

3

Drain raisins and reserve the liquid.

4

In a large mixing bowl combine ricotta, chopped oranges, raisins, chocolate, sugar and glace ginger and mix well.

5

In a smaller bowl combine reserved raisin liquid and orange glaze. Brush the sponge finger biscuits with the combined glaze liquid.

6

Place some of the biscuits on the base of the lined bowl and then place a layer around the sides. Fill with the ricotta mixture and then top with more biscuits.

7

Cover with cling film and a baking tray to sit over the top. Cover the baking tray with a weight and press in the refrigerator overnight.

8

Once chilled invert the bowl onto a serving plate and slice.

9

Note: In South Australia, Maggie’s favourite ricotta is from La Vera or La Casa Del Formagio.

1/3 cup orange glaze from Bitter Oranges in Spiced Verjuice Syrup

BITTER O RANGE, RAISIN AND C H O C O L A T E Z U C O T T O appears in Baking and Desserts 107 Good Food and Wine Show 16

CON T EN T © MA G G I E BEER P R ODUCT S 2013

www.maggiebeer.com.au/recipes/bitter-orange-raisin-and-chocolate-zucotto

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