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Ingredients
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Cream Mixture
Coffee Mixture
Assembly
Method
Cream Mixture Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Mascarpone Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese and sugar. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 2
- 3
Whip the Heavy Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone and egg yolk mixture until fully incorporated, being careful not to deflate the cream.
Coffee Mixture Preparation
- 5
Brew Espresso
Prepare the espresso coffee and let it cool slightly. If using, mix in the coffee liqueur.
Assembly
- 6
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer the Dessert
In a rectangular dish, arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers on the bottom. Spread half of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat the Layers
Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining cream mixture.
- 9
Chill and Serve
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.