Zuppa Inglese (Italian Trifle) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (480 ml) whole or 2% milk, cold
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure lemon extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup (70 g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (70 g) all purpose or rice flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons (20 ml) corn starch
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter or margarine
• 7 oz (150 g) lady fingers (about 18)
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) brandy or amaretto
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) espresso or double strength coffee
• Slivered toasted almonds or chopped nuts to garnish (optional)
• 1/2 oz. (14 g) Unsweetened or semisweet baking chocolate (optional)