Ingredients

• Egg yolks - 4 large
• Granulated sugar - ½ cup
• Mascarpone cheese - 1 cup
• Heavy cream - 1 cup
• Espresso - 1 cup, cooled
• Coffee liqueur - 2 tablespoons
• Ladyfingers - 24 pieces
• Cocoa powder - for dusting
• Dark chocolate shavings - for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1.

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

2. 2.

   Fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.

3. 3.

   In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

4. 4.

   Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.

5. 5.

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

6. 6.

   Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture briefly, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.

7. 7.

   Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in a baking dish.

8. 8.

   Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

9. 9.

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

10. 10.

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

11. 11.

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

Nutritional Facts