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Zuppa inglese

Zuppa inglese is an Italian dessert with layers of custard and sponge cake dipped in liqueur, perhaps derived from trifle. The word zuppa (lit. 'soup') in Italian cuisine refers to both sweet and savory dishes. It has a derivative in the verb inzuppare, which means 'to dunk'; as the sponge cake or ladyfingers are dipped in liqueur, the dish is called zuppa. Similarly, thick bean with vegetable stews and fish or shellfish stews are properly described as zuppa di verdure and zuppa di pesce, respectively. There are other theories as to the origin of the name:

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