Two-tone glass
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 671
- Carbohydrates g 73.7
- of which sugars g 40.2
- Protein g 9.6
- Fats g 37.5
- of which saturated fat g 20.88
- Fiber g 1.5
- Cholesterol mg 109
- Sodium mg 379
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 35 min
- Cook time: 30 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
- Note + the cooling of the cream
PRESENTATION
Bicchierino bicolore is a layered dessert that'll make you want to savor every bite. Seriously, it's that good. This treat, straight outta Northern Italy, is served in a glass with two beautiful layers. You’ve got a creamy milk-based layer, and then there’s this lush amarena cherry cream that’s both tangy and sweet. Amarena cherries are like the hidden gem of Northern Italian desserts—really, you can’t miss them. Some are blended smooth, while others stay whole. Perfect little bursts.
And you know what sets this apart from your everyday puddings or chocolate mousse? The almond crumble. It’s not just about looks—there’s this subtle crunch with a lightly savory note that works perfectly with the moist creaminess. I mean, each spoonful’s a surprise. Ever had something that’s both fancy and comforting at the same time? It’s like magic.
In Italy, it’s the go-to no-bake dessert for anyone craving something special without oven hassles. You get all the classic easy dessert recipe vibes, but with flavors like you’d find in a top-notch restaurant. For real. The way those layers blend? That’s what spoon desserts are all about in this region. Every bite brings smooth cream, tender cherries, and crispy almond bits. A whole experience.
So here's the thing: think of it as a close cousin to vanilla pudding or those whipped cream-topped delights, but with that cool Italian twist. The texture contrast and flavor blend make it an awesome finish for a meal with friends or family. Isn’t it just wonderful when dessert feels both fresh and a bit luxurious? Bicchierino bicolore totally nails that balance every single time. It’s a must-try for anyone who loves mixing elegance and comfort in their sweets. Really really awesome.
INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for the cream (for 4 small glasses of 5 oz each)
- Whole milk 2.1 cups (500 ml)
- Wildflower honey ¾ tsp (10 g)
- Cornstarch 6 tbsp (50 g)
- Vanilla bean ½
- Fresh liquid cream 0.85 cup (200 ml)
- Black cherried in syrup 0.3 cup (80 g)
- Sugar ¼ cup (50 g)
- For the almond crumble
- Butter 3.5 oz (100 g) - (cold from the fridge)
- Brown sugar 4 tbsp (50 g)
- Type 00 flour 0.9 cup (110 g)
- Fine salt 1 pinch
- Almond flour 2 ½ tbsp (15 g)
How to prepare Two-tone glass
To prepare the two-tone glass, start with the milk cream: slice a vanilla bean lengthwise 1, then scrape out the seeds and add them to a saucepan with the milk. Turn on medium heat and bring to a boil. Add the sugar 3
and the cornstarch 4, whisk to prevent lumps, finally add the honey 5 and cook everything over low heat, whisking to avoid lumps. The cream will be ready when it starts to thicken. Once ready, transfer it to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; let it cool first at room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator.
While the cream cools, focus on the almond crumble: in a mixer, place the sifted all-purpose flour and almond flour 7, the cold butter from the fridge 8, and a pinch of salt 9.
Pulse to obtain a sandy mixture 10 to spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 11. Bake the crumble in a preheated static oven at 340°F for about 20 minutes (300°F for about 10 minutes if using a convection oven). Once baked, remove and let it cool completely 12.
While the crumble cools, divide the now cold cream equally into two small bowls 13. Add the cherries to one 14 and blend everything 15 until smooth.
Then whip the fresh cream using an electric mixer 16, and add half to the white milk cream and half to the cherry cream 17. Stir gently from top to bottom, folding the cream into the mixtures to prevent deflation. Place the creams into two separate piping bags. Take 4 small glasses of 5 oz each and start filling them beginning with the cherry cream 18
Continue with the almond crumble, and a teaspoon of cherry syrup 19; place 2 cherries cut in half on top of the crumble 20 and proceed with a layer of white milk cream. Then keep filling the glass with the almond crumble 21
the syrup, and the cherry cream 22, going up to the edge of the glass. Finish your two-tone glasses by decorating with a dollop of white cream in the center 23 and a cherry on top 24!