I always remember this dessert from birthdays and special occasions when i was little. Mum use to make it and i can remember it as though it was yesterday, yumm, so i knew i had to fit this one in during one of our 'sweet' weeks :)
I rang mum and wrote down the recipe and method as she told me it (i changed one little bit though - where she said it serves 6 i changed that to serves 1 pregnant lady - hope thats ok!) ;)
Shopping List
300ml double cream 150ml single cream
1/4tsp finely grate orange rind
4 tbsp orange juice
75g caster sugar
50g sultanas
50g marachino cherries quartered
50g blanched almonds or hazelnuts toasted/chopped
20 sponge fingers
OOPS THANKS SUE - for this you will need a 2lb loaf tin or similar!! :)
SOOOOOoooooo looking forward to this one!! :D :D
*because of so much to share today theres another post below and i will announce the winner of the OWOH giveaway in tomorrows post*
Wow - I am really going to enjoy this!!!!!!!!! I have never tasted
ReplyDeleteCassata before!!!
What size and type of container do we need for this Debbie?
ReplyDeleteSorry sue just updated the post - you need a 2lb loaf tin or similar depending on what shape you want to make. The loaf tin just makes it easier to line with the sponge fingers! :)
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmm, looks lovely. It's my birthday Wednesday and am really hoping for a mixer. Hope so and that I will be able to put it in use.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seeen any signs of it yet though. I have dropped some MASSIVE hints though. Heehee, fingers crossed.
Rachael XX
Ooooo, sounds interesting!! Never heard of it before.
ReplyDeleteOo now I like the sound of this, I've never heard of it before. I'm trying to lose weight so it may be something I try a bit later. Looking forward to the pics. :-)
ReplyDeleteOhhh this so isn't what I thought it was going to be. Sounds yum!
ReplyDeleteHeh, heh, I can sympathise with the 'feeds 1 pregnant lady' - where on earth does the appetite come from?!
ReplyDeleteHope you and baby are keeping well.
Liz x
think i can do that..have you noticed that i am only cooking the unhealthy ones!!LOL
ReplyDelete