- 15 mins
- 95 mins
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Ingredients
- 24 ladyfingers
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 230 grams mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup espresso coffee
- 2 tablespoons cognac, brandy or sambucca
- cocoa powder
Preparation
Step 1
Combine 3 egg yolks, 1 tablespoon espresso, sugar and cognac into large mixing bowl. Beat for 2-3 minutes. Add mascarpone and beat 3-5 minutes until consistency is smooth. In a separate bowl beat egg whites with a pinch of sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into mascarpone mixture. Pour remaining espresso into a flat dish. Dip one side of each of 12 ladyfingers into espresso and layer on bottom of trifle bowl or other serving dish. Spread 1/3 of mascarpone and sprinkle with cocoa. Continue layering and finish with mascarpone. Sprinkle with cocoa. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.