This savory zuccotto recipe is inspired by the semi-frozen dessert called zuccotto, except that this version isn’t frozen. This dish involves bread, cream cheese, tuna, smoked salmon, and mayonnaise, resulting in something that is almost like a sandwich except that it has a completely different shape.
To make the savory zuccotto, you line a bowl with sandwich bread before layering a tuna mayonnaise mixture, bread, cream cheese, and smoked salmon to the top. Then, it is refrigerated until it is set and can be safely unmolded and cut into wedges.
What is Savory Zuccotto?
This savory zuccotto recipe is inspired by the Florentine dessert known as zuccotto. Zuccotto is classically a semi-frozen dessert that has a boule shape and is often made with sponge cake, ricotta cheese, gelato, chocolate, and/or nuts. This version is quite different in that it is made with bread, smoked salmon, tuna, cream cheese, and mayonnaise. However, it does have a similar boule shape to the Florentine dessert.
Pro Tips
- Choose a nice deep and rounded bowl to get the best shape for this savory zuccotto.
- Lining the bowl with plastic wrap will ensure that you can remove the zuccotto from it easily.
- Using a rolling pin will help you flatten on the bread easily. However, if you don’t have one, you could also use a wine bottle.
- Soften the cream cheese before you use it so that it is easy to spread on the zuccotto.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Best Way to Serve Savory Zuccotto?
You can serve savory zuccotto on its own or as part of a meal with a salad or cooked vegetables.
Can I Add Other Ingredients to Savory Zuccotto?
Yes, you definitely could! If you would prefer not to use smoked salmon or tuna, you could add cooked chicken, ham, or deli meat. Additionally, you could flavor the cream cheese with ingredients like chopped herbs, spices, and lemon zest.
Is Zuccotto Served Warm or Cold?
Since this savory zuccotto recipe includes cream cheese and needs to set up in the fridge, it should be served cold. If warmed, it likely won’t slice well.
How to Store Savory Zuccotto
This savory zuccotto recipe can be covered with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. It should keep for up to 2 to 3 days.
Ingredients
How to Make Savory Zuccotto
Transfer the bread to a cutting board, roll it out with a rolling pin, and cut it in half.
In a bowl, mix the tuna with the mayonnaise.
Spread it with cream cheese.
Transfer the bread to a cutting board, roll it out with a rolling pin, and cut it in half.
Place another layer of bread on top, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for 1 hour.
Line a bowl with plastic wrap and line it with bread.
Serve garnished with smoked salmon and olives.
Add a layer of the tuna mixture on top of the bread.
Place more bread on top.
Spread it with cream cheese.
Top it with smoked salmon.
Continue the layers until the bowl is filled.
Place another layer of bread on top, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for 1 hour.
Unmold the zuccotto and cover it with cream cheese.
Serve garnished with smoked salmon and olives.
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