Pan di Spagna is a sponge cake, and therefore made with no fat. It is very similar to a Genoise and to pasta margherita, and, despite the Spanish sounding name, it’s actually Italian. It is used as the basis for many other desserts, including Cassata, Tiramisu, Zuccoto and Zuppa Inglese. Once cooked, it can absorb…
Zuppa Inglese
Pastry Cream
Pastry cream is basically custard whose thickening has been aided with flour and/or starch. It is a basic component in many desserts, particularly pastries.