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Zuccotto

6

Points®

Total time: 30 min • Prep: 30 min • Cook: 0 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy

This lighter-than-air chocolatey sponge has hidden citrus bursts throughout

Ingredients

Un-iced plain sponge cake

215 g, retangular (450g pkt)

Reduced-fat ricotta cheese

300 g

99% fat-free, plain Greek yoghurt, unsweetened

½ cup(s), (120g)

Natural sweetener

3 tsp

Cocoa powder

2 tbs

Dried mixed peel

2 tbs, finely chopped

Dark chocolate

15 g, (85%)

Instructions

1

Line a 1.5L (6-cup) capacity pudding basin with plastic wrap, leaving edge overhanging. Cut both sponges in half crossways. Using a serrated knife, split 3 pieces in half so you have 6 layers. (Save the remaining sponge piece for another recipe). Cut a disc from 1 layer of sponge and press into the base of prepared dish. Line side of dish with sponge, cutting to fit. Reserve remaining sponge.

2

Using electric beaters, beat the ricotta, yoghurt, sweetener and cocoa powder in a large bowl until combined. Stir in the mixed peel. Spoon into the sponge-lined basin and smooth the surface with the back of a spoon, pressing to firmly pack. Cover the ricotta mixture with the remaining sponge, trimming to fit.

3

Fold the overhanging plastic wrap over the surface and top with a saucer to cover the sponge. Stand a weight (such as two cans) on the saucer. Place in the fridge overnight to chill.

4

Remove the weight and saucer and unwrap. Invert the pudding onto a serving plate. Remove plastic wrap. Finely grate the chocolate over the zuccotto.

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