Made in the shape of a flying dove, this seasonal sweet treat's original name is ‘Colomba di Pasqua’, which is Italian for Easter dove. Traditionally made on Good Friday, it is eaten all over Italy at Easter. Baked in a similar way to panettone (Italy's famous Christmas cake), Colomba is delicious served with fresh red berries and cream or drizzled with melted chocolate for a moreish dessert. We were the first supermarket to sell Colomba - we only wish we had discovered it sooner.Authentically Italian, Unmistakably Delicious. Suitable for Vegetarians.Made in Italy to an authentic family recipe with candied orange, finished with a sweet hazelnut frosting and crunchy whole almonds A moist, fluffy cake made to an authentic Italian family recipe with candied orange, finished with a sweet hazelnut frosting and crunchy whole almonds. Baked in the shape of a dove, the symbol of peace.
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Warnings
WARNING: May contain small fragments of shell.
Allergy advice
May Contain Brazil Nuts
May Contain Cashew Nuts
May Contain Macadamia Nut / Queensland Nut
May Contain Pecan Nuts
May Contain Pistachio Nuts
May Contain Walnuts
Lifestyle
Suitable for Vegetarians
. This pack contains 8 servings, RI = % of your daily reference intake
Typical values
As Sold Per 100g
Energy
1675kJ
Energy
399kcal
Fat
15.7g
Of which Saturates
9.5g
Carbohydrate
56.4g
Of which Sugars
30.6g
Fibre
3.7g
Protein
6.2g
Salt
0.45g
Preparation and Usage
For maximum freshness reseal bag after each usage Serving Suggestion: Remove cake from it's outer packaging, retain the plastic bag to store any uneaten Colomba to keep fresh. Tear the side walls from the paper case before peeling away the base paper. Using a serrated knife on a chopping board cut into generous wedges. Colomba makes a wonderful Easter morning treat, served toasted and spread with Mascarpone and enjoyed with a glass of fresh orange juice or Italian Prosecco. Also delicious served on it's own.
Origin Information
Country of Origin: Italy
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