Mascarpone Mousse Recipe
Italy's most popular dessert - The original recipe: Mascarpone Mousse, Ladyfinger, Espresso Coffee, Chocolate Shaving
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Ingredients
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Mousse Ingredients
Assembly Ingredients
Method
Mousse Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- 2
Mix Mascarpone
In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- 3
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- 5
Melt Gelatin
Gently heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10 seconds, then stir until fully dissolved.
- 6
Incorporate Gelatin
Fold the dissolved gelatin into the mascarpone mousse mixture until evenly mixed.
Assembly
- 7
Prepare Espresso
Brew the espresso coffee and let it cool slightly.
- 8
Assemble the Dessert
Dip each ladyfinger into the espresso briefly, then layer them in serving glasses. Top with a layer of mascarpone mousse.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Repeat the process until the glasses are filled, finishing with a layer of mascarpone mousse.
- 10
Chill
Refrigerate the assembled desserts for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Before serving, top with chocolate shavings for garnish.
