Ingredients

• Egg yolks - 6
• Granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• Mascarpone cheese - 1 cup
• Heavy cream - 1 cup
• Espresso or strong coffee, cooled - 1 cup
• Coffee liqueur (optional) - 2 tablespoons
• Ladyfingers - 20-24
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - 2 tablespoons
• Dark chocolate shavings (optional) - for garnish

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale.

2. 2.

   Fold in mascarpone cheese until smooth.

3. 3.

   In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.

4. 4.

   Combine espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.

5. 5.

   Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and arrange a layer in a square dish.

6. 6.

   Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

7. 7.

   Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.

8. 8.

   Dust the top with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

9. 9.

   Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.

Nutritional Facts