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This Silky Caffè in Forchetta is an Easy Dessert for Holiday Parties
Caffè in forchetta served with a spoon / Photo: Pexels
Difficulty Level
Low
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Cost
Low
Coffee and dessert in one: What’s not to like? This silky espresso custard creates a crunchy caramel top crust as it bakes. Despite the catchy name, which translates to “coffee on a fork,” I like to eat it with a spoon to get every last luscious bit.
This delectable dessert was created in the 19th century in southern Tuscany in an area that is now part of Emilia-Romagna, referred to as the Romagna-Toscana. It’s especially popular in the Forli Cesena province. The pre
