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Ingredients
- Espresso Syrup:
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup brewed espresso or strongly brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup brandy
- Mascarpone Filling:
- 1 & 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temp
- 12 Twinkies
- Cocoa powder
Preparation
Step 1
Espresso Syrup:
In a small saucepan, combine water & sugar. Bring just to a boil, stirring often to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat & cool. Add espresso (or coffee) and brandy.
Mascarpone Filling:
Whip cream with sugar until peaks form Add vanilla and fold into mascarpone cheese.
Final Preparations:
Slice Twinkies into 1/2 inch slices. Place a layer in the bottom of a shallow 2 quart glass dish. Drizzle with half of the espresso syrup. Spread with half of the mascarpone filling. repeat with remaining ingredients. Cover and chill 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. Before serving, lightly dust top with cocoa.