Italian vs. American Christmas Desserts

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Eva and I are celebrating Christmas with a friendly cooking competition, featuring the most famous holiday treats from each of our countries. Unfortunately, I agreed to this competition before researching which Christmas desserts actually originate in America (spoiler alert: there aren't many). But don't worry, I'm still sure to win ;)

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NAMED BY MAJORITY - “EVATTONE” RECIPE

Combine 2 eggs with 1/2 cup (100g) sugar. Beat until white and creamy. Add the juice and zest of 2 oranges. Mix thoroughly. Cook in a bain-marie (a metal bowl dipped into the top of a boiling water pot) while whisking constantly for 7-10 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Add 3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter and continue cooking/whisking for about 20 minutes, or until it thickens into a curd. Allow to cool.

Combine 5 egg yolks with 2/3 cup (120g) sugar. Beat until white and creamy. Add 2 tbsp (16g) all-purpose flour. Mix thoroughly. Gradually add 2 1/8 cup (500ml) whole milk while whisking. Transfer into a small saucepan and cook over low temperature while constantly whisking, until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and add 1 bar (100g) 70% baking cocoa, broken into small pieces. Continue whisking until the chocolate has melted completely.

Cut leftover panettone into 1-inch thick slices. Line the sides of a round baking dish (we used one about 9-inches in diameter and 4-inches tall) with slices before adding a layer to the bottom. Dab the panettone with a 1:4 mixture of rum to water.

Spread a layer of chocolate custard over the bottom slices. Cover with another layer of panettone, dab with rum, then add a layer of orange curd followed by more panettone/rum. Repeat layers until the dish is filled to the brim. End with a final layer of panettone slices dabbed with rum.

Refrigerate overnight. Flip onto a platter and top with cocoa powder and crushed almonds. Buon appetito!