Ingredients

• Egg yolks - 6 large
• Granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• Mascarpone cheese - 1 ½ cups
• Heavy cream - 1 ¼ cups
• Brewed espresso - 1 ½ cups
• Coffee liqueur - 2 tablespoons
• Ladyfingers - 24 pieces
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - for dusting
• Dark chocolate shavings - for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until thick and pale.

2. 2.

   Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.

3. 3.

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

4. 4.

   Combine the brewed espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.

5. 5.

   Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the coffee mixture and layer them in the bottom of a serving dish.

6. 6.

   Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

7. 7.

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

8. 8.

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

9. 9.

   Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.

Nutritional Facts