Description
A delightful treat filled with creamy mascarpone cheese some coco and espresso. A universal favorite treat for any occasion
Ingredients
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- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tbs mascarpone cheese
- 24 lady fingers
- 2 tbs cocoa powder plus extra for dusting
- 1 cup strong espresso, cooled down to room temperature
- 1/2 cup bitter-sweet chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Beat the egg yolks and sugar in an electric mixer or whisker until they are thick and pale. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Add mascarpone cheese and continue beating until smooth.
- Add 1 tbs of coco powder and mix until its thoroughly combined.
- Dip each ladyfinger into espresso for about a second and place on the bottom of the serving bowl (I placed 3 in each).
- Next, pour the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Now, arrange another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover the bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (I keep it overnight).
- While serving, sprinkle some more coco powder with chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 30 mins