Mascarpone custard layered with whipped cream and coffee liqueur brushed ladyfingers.
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Sharon Swanson, Indianapolis, Ind. |
| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| 6 | egg yolks | |
| 1 1⁄4 | Cup | sugar |
| 1 1⁄4 | Cup | mascarpone cheese |
| 1 3⁄4 | Cup | whipping cream |
| 2 | Package | lady fingers (3 ounces each, check ingredients, some are leavened, but some are not) |
| 1⁄3 | Cup | coffee liqueur |
| sweetened whipped cream | ||
| cocoa powder (for garnish) | ||
| chocolate curls (for garnish) |
Combine egg yolks and sugar; whip until thick and lemon colored, about 1 minute. Place in top part of double boiler over boiling water. Reduce heat to low and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add mascarpone cheese and beat well. Whip cream until stiff and fold into egg mixture; set aside. Line bottom and side of quart bowl with lady finger halves. Brush with coffee liqueur. Spoon half of egg yolk/cream mixture on top of lady fingers. Repeat layers. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream, cocoa and chocolate curls. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
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