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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparation of Coffee Mixture
Brew Espresso
Brew 2 cups of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature.
Combine Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, mix the cooled espresso with 1 cup of coffee liqueur. Set aside.
Mascarpone Mixture Preparation
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and 1 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is thick and pale, about 5 minutes.
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in 16 ounces of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assembly
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
Layer Ingredients
In a 9x13 inch dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers on the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
Repeat Layers
Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture, finishing with the mascarpone on top.
Chill and Serve
Chill Dessert
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings.