- 1 cup boiling water
- 6 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons Kahlua liqueur
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup sugar, divided
- 4 cups whipping cream
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 7-ounce package Savoiardi cookies (ladyfingers)
- Cocoa powder
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Bring 1 cup water to a boil and pour into a shallow bowl. Mix in the espresso powder and ½ cup of the Kahlua liqueur. Set aside to cool.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites (save the whites for another use) and add the yolks to a small, heat proof bowl that fits snugly over another saucespan filled with about 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a gentle simmer and top with the bowl of egg yolks. Add ¼ cup sugar to the egg yolks and use a hand mixer to beat the eggs on medium speed over the simmering water for 4-5 minutes or until the mixtures is thick and creamy and light yellow in color. Remove the bowl from the heat and set aside to cool.
- In another large bowl, add the whipping cream, the remaining ¼ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons Kahlua and the vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer the cooled egg yolk mixture to a large bowl and add the mascarpone to the egg yolk mixture and blend until smooth. Gently fold the whipping cream into the egg yolk mixture with a large spatula, taking care not to deflate the cream. If you prefer more of a custard topping, set the mixture aside. If you want an extra fluffy cream, beat the mixture in the mixer for about 30 seconds to 1 minute and then set aside.
- Working with 2-3 ladyfingers at a time, toss the ladyfingers in the espresso mixture and arrange half of the ladyfingers in a single layer in the bottom of a 9 X 9 square pan or serving dish. Spread half of the whipped cream mixture over the ladyfingers. Soak the remaining ladyfingers 2-3 at a time to create another layer and top with the remaining whip cream mixture and spread evenly over the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours up to 48 hours. Run a knife along the inside of the pan and cut into squares. Dust the servings with cocoa powder and serve.
Source: Foodie Crush
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