"Classic Italian dessert made with ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese. It can be made in a trifle bowl or a springform pan."
INGREDIENTS
6 egg yolks
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 1/4 cups mascarpone cheese
1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers
1/3 cup coffee flavored liqueur
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
DIRECTIONS
- Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water. Reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whip yolks until thick and lemon colored.
- Add mascarpone to whipped yolks. Beat until combined. In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into yolk mixture and set aside.
- Split the lady fingers in half, and line the bottom and sides of a large glass bowl. Brush with coffee liqueur. Spoon half of the cream filling over the lady fingers. Repeat ladyfingers, coffee liqueur and filling layers.
- Garnish with cocoa and chocolate curls. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler and run it down the edge of the chocolate bar.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 575
Total Fat: 32.1g
Cholesterol: 388mg
Sodium: 113mg
Total Carbs: 59.9g
Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
Protein: 9.9g
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