Ladyfinger (biscuit) Ladyfinger (biscuit) Ladyfingers, sometimes known by their original Italian name savoiardi, or as sponge fingers in British English, are low density, dry, egg-based, sweet sponge biscuits roughly shaped like a large finger. They are a principal ingredient in many dessert recipes, such as trifles and charlottes, and are also used as fruit or chocolate gateau linings, and sometimes for the sponge element of tiramisu. They are typically soaked in a sugar syrup or liqueur, or in coffee or espresso for the dessert tiramisu. Plain ladyfingers are commonly given to infants, being soft enough for teething mouths, but easy to grasp
Panna cotta similar to "panna cotta", but usually includes eggs as well as gelatin, and is mixed with whipped cream before setting. Blancmange is sometimes thickened with gelatin or isinglass, sometimes with starch. Panna cotta is sometimes called a custard, but true custard is thickened with egg yolks, not gelatin. Panna cotta Panna cotta (Italian for "cooked cream") is an Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded. The cream may be aromatized with coffee, vanilla, or other flavorings. Sugar is dissolved in warm cream. The cream may be flavored, either by infusing spices and the like in it, or