Cassata

Ingredients

• 1.5 cupsStrawberry ice cream
• 1.5 cupsVanilla ice cream
• 1.5 cupsPistachio ice cream
• 1/3 cup totalCashew, pista, almond — chopped
• 1Thin sheet of vanilla cake
• 1 sheetCling film
• 1Loaf-shaped glass bowl

Method

1. 1

   Line the inside of a loaf glass bowl with cling film, leaving overhang on all sides.

2. 2

   Lay the thin cake sheet at the bottom of the bowl — trim to fit.

3. 3

   Soften the strawberry ice cream just slightly. Spread an even layer over the cake. Freeze 20 minutes till firm.

4. 4

   Spread softened vanilla ice cream over the strawberry layer. Freeze 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Spread softened pistachio ice cream over the vanilla. Sprinkle chopped dry fruits on top.

6. 6

   Cover with cling film. Freeze at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.

7. 7

   Lift out using the cling overhang. Slice with a hot knife into bricks. Serve immediately — cassata melts fast.