Semifreddo: Schichttorte, Italian style
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This is probably the most deadly dessert ever: thin layers of almond meringue, soaked with coffee and brandy and separated by buttercream. It's an adult dessert and the perfect showstopper to end a festive dinner. I found this recipe years ago in an Italian cookbook - the German classic Die Echte Italienische Küche, a wonderful