Description
Indulge in the exquisite Italian Amaretti Budino Cake, where the delightful crunch of amaretti cookies meets a luxuriously creamy pudding. This dessert is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, transporting you straight to an Italian café with every bite. Ideal for celebrations or a simple evening treat, this cake invites you to savor the sweetness of life.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups amaretti cookies, crushed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a food processor, pulse the amaretti cookies into fine crumbs and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
- Add granulated sugar and cornstarch to the cookie crumbs; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring continuously.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm with whipped cream or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg