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Five sweet Italian treats for you to try

1 It’s a pud that’s beloved both in Italy and beyond, usually made with (sponge lady finger biscuits), coffee, cheese and custard – with cocoa powder literally means ‘pick-me-up’ and this refers to the dessert’s sugar-laden, energy-boosting ingredients! For a dessert so universally adored, its origins are difficult to pin down and various regions of Italy have come up with colourful stories laying claim to this iconic Italian dessert.

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