Description
A classic Italian dessert that combines rich mascarpone and strong coffee with delicate ladyfingers for a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup strong espresso (cooled) plus 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- 16 oz (450 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional for extra lightness)
- About 24–30 savoiardi (ladyfingers)
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until pale and thick, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add mascarpone to the warm yolk mixture and whisk until smooth. If desired, whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold it in gently.
- Combine cooled espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger for one second per side, then layer them in your dish.
- Spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat layering with dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture if your dish allows.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Dust with cocoa powder and add dark chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill overnight to enhance texture. Avoid using cold mascarpone to ensure a smooth mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg