Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pistachio | 1 oz (28g / ~49 kernels) | 159 |
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Cherry | 1 cup (138g) | 87 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Ice Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Rum | 1/2 oz (15ml) | 32 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Fruit | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons dark rum or amaretto
- 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur
- 3/4 cup mixed candied fruit, chopped
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 quart French vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate
- Whipped cream and candied cherries for garnish (optional)
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Directions
Combine rum, liqueur, and candied fruit in a small bowl; set aside for at least half an hour.
2. Meanwhile, line a 2-quart loaf pan or mold with a large piece of plastic wrap, pressing it well into the corners. In a medium bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks.
3. Spoon softened ice cream into a large bowl; fold in rum-fruit mixture, pistachio nuts, and chocolate. Gently fold in whipped cream.
4. Pour into plastic-lined pan. Tap the pan against a cutting board several times to fill the corners. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
5. To serve, invert the pan on a chilled platter. Lift off the pan and remove the plastic wrap. Garnish cassata with whipped cream rosettes, candied cherries, or a light dusting of cocoa (if desired). Cut into slices.
NOTE: Cassata can be either fruit-filled ice cream, as it is here, or a rich layer cake with ricotta cheese, fruit, chocolate, and cream.