Nancy Daniocek made this for our Mah Jong group and I thought it was wonderful.
Nancy Daniocek made this for our Mah Jong group and I thought it was wonderful.
Instant coffee crystals drive this hybrid dessert by infusing dairy with concentrated bitter notes that cut through rich fats. Italian zuppa inglese and traditional bread puddings share a historical lineage of repurposing stale starches into rich custards, bridging the gap between Venetian layered trifles and Anglo-Saxon baked puddings. Individual portions bake faster than a single large casserole while maximizing the crispy exterior surface area on each serving.
Individual ramekins deflate slightly upon cooling as trapped steam escapes the crumb structure. Drizzling the powdered sugar glaze over the warm surface creates a contrasting sweet sheen against the bitter coffee backdrop.