Description
Amaretti cookies and mascarpone makes a light and airy dessert with sweet decadence. The crunch of the amaretti pairs perfectly with the soft texture of the cheese.
Ingredients
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- 3 organic eggs (separated)
- 57 g 2 oz sugar, divided in half
- 225 g 8 oz mascarpone
- Salt
- 1 1/2 cups roughly crumbled amaretti biscuits (just break them in your hands)
- 3 Tbsp 1.5 fl oz good quality brandy
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder (or to taste)
- To serve: Shaved dark chocolate / cocoa / berries
Instructions
- Beat the egg yolks with half the sugar until you obtain a creamy light mixture.
- Add the mascarpone to the eggs and beat until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the egg whites with a pinch of salt and the remaining sugar until they reach a firm peaks (but not stiff), and then fold them into the mascarpone.
- Add the biscuits to a medium bowl and stir in the brandy (I added a tablespoon at a time and combined, before repeating – you want the mix just moistened; not soggy). Add the cocoa powder and stir though. Divide the biscuit crumble into the bottom of 6 glasses.
- Dollop the mascarpone mixture over top of the crumble.
- Top with a sprinkle of cocoa powder and/or shaved dark chocolate. Garnish with berries of your choice and dig in.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian