{"id":10571,"date":"2021-04-01T11:21:04","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T11:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=10571"},"modified":"2021-04-01T11:30:29","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T11:30:29","slug":"easter-cake-italian-colomba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=10571","title":{"rendered":"Easter Cake with Italian Colomba"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Easter Cake with Italian Colomba<\/h4>\n<div id=\"root\">Loading&#8230;<\/div>\n<p>    <script>\n        (function (w, d, s, o, f, js, fjs) {\n            w['BuildBubbles-Audio-Player'] = o; w[o] = w[o] || function () { (w[o].q = w[o].q || []).push(arguments) };\n            js = d.createElement(s), fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n            js.id = o; js.src = f; js.async = 1; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n        }(window, document, 'script', 'w1', 'https:\/\/vasinl124.github.io\/buildbubbles-audio-player-widget\/build\/widget.js'));\n        w1('init', { targetElementId: 'root' });\n        w1('episodeid', { id: '6065adb523646f0017636461', center: true });\n    <\/script><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever bought an Italian Easter Cake, called Colomba, and didn&#8217;t know what to do with the last few slices? Today I will share with you a delicious recipe to reinvent those leftover slices and create a delicious and beautiful dessert.<\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients<\/h5>\n<p>Italian Colomba (I used one with only almonds and without candidied fruit, but any type will work)<\/p>\n<p>75 grams Custard or Crema Pasticciera (I used a packaged custard by Paneangeli)<\/p>\n<p>300 ml milk (I used skimmed)<\/p>\n<p>10 strawberries<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/igp-platinum-balsamic-vinegar-of-modena\/\"><strong>1 tablespoon delicious balsamic vinegar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>half tablespoon agave syrup (you can replace with honey or sugar)<\/p>\n<h5>Equipment<\/h5>\n<p>Hand mixer<\/p>\n<p>2 dessert glasses or bowls<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10579\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"colomba dessert\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Preparation<\/h5>\n<p>Start by making the custard cream. I used the 75 grams powdered custard from Paneangeli and placed it in a bowl.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10577\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"easter cake\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Measure 300 ml milk.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-4-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10587 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-4-2-e1615561487403-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-4-2-e1615561487403-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-4-2-e1615561487403-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-4-2-e1615561487403-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Add the milk to the custard and mix well with a tablespoon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10582\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-6-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"easter cake\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Then take your hand mixer and start whipping at the lowest setting. Place the custard in the fridge until you prepare the other ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10581\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"colomba dessert\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, take the strawberries, wash them and slice 8 of them into small cubes. Throw them into a pan.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-2-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10588 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-2-1-e1615561576390-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-2-1-e1615561576390-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-2-1-e1615561576390-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/colomba-dessert-2-1-e1615561576390-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pour the balsamic vinegar over the strawberries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10583\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"easter cake\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Place the pan over the heat, add the agave, and\u00a0let the strawberries saute&#8217; for 10 minutes at low temperature.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10576\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-6-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"colomba dessert\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, take the colomba cake out of the packaging and start slicing two to three medium slices and cut them into cubes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10575\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"easter cake\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to start assembling the dessert. Take your glasses or bowls and layer two to three tablespoons custard at the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10590 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake--e1615562273284-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"colomba dessert\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake--e1615562273284-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake--e1615562273284-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake--e1615562273284-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Then top with 5 pieces Easter cake.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10574\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"easter cake\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Divide the strawberries compote into two, and pour over the cake.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10573 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-3-e1615562157839-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"colomba dessert\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-3-e1615562157839-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-3-e1615562157839-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-3-e1615562157839-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cover with more cake and top with the remaining custard. Decorate with one strawberry in the middle and feel free to add a drizzle of balsamic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10584\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"easter cake\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/easter-cake-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tips<\/p>\n<p>You can serve this warm or refrigerate and serve cold. If you would like to add a crunch you can crumble a few <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/traditional-tarallini-bread\/\"><strong>traditional tarallini<\/strong> <\/a>over each custard layer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easter Cake with Italian Colomba Loading&#8230; Have you ever bought an Italian Easter Cake, called Colomba, and didn&#8217;t know what to do with the last few slices? Today I will share with you a delicious recipe to reinvent those leftover slices and create a delicious and beautiful dessert. 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