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bonet (italian dessert)

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Vickie Parks
@Northwestgal
Renton, WA

This is an Italian dessert that originated in Piedmont (in northwest Italy) that was traditionally served at noble banquets dating back to the 13th century. It's a rich, soft dessert similar to pudding or custard. Many versions of this recipe can be found based on regional variations, but this version is from Langhe area of Piedmont, which is a hilly area of Italy that is famous for its wines, cheeses, and truffles.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For bonet (italian dessert)

  • 3 lg
    eggs, separated (whites and yolks will be used)
  • 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    amaretti cookies, crushed (i used thin almond wafers)
  • 1 Tbsp
    unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    rum

How To Make bonet (italian dessert)

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 300°F
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until smooth.
  • 3
    In a food processor, combine the egg yolk mixture with the crushed amaretti, cocoa, milk and rum. Process for a couple of minutes until very well mixed. Strain the mixture into a bowl. Gently fold in the egg whites.
  • 4
    Pour into four 2-inch individual molds or a single large 10-inch ring-mold.
  • 5
    Set the mold(s) in a roasting pan and add hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the molds. Bake in the oven at 300° for about 30 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely.
  • 6
    Turn out onto a plate, and serve.
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