Description

Make this traditional Italian dessert at home anytime, but it is especially good at holidays time or special times.

Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks, fresh and refrigerated
• 3 T. sugar
• 1 lb.mascarpone cheese
• 1 1/2 c. strong espresso, cooled
• 2 t. dark rum
• 24 packaged ladyfingers
• 1/2 c. bittersweet chocolate shavings, for garnish

Steps

1. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Add mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of espresso and mix until thoroughly combined.
2. In a small shallow dish, add remaining espresso and rum. Dip each ladyfinger into espresso for only 5 seconds. Letting the ladyfingers soak too long will cause them to fall apart. Place the soaked ladyfinger on the bottom of a 13x 9 inch baking dish, breaking them in half if necessary in order to fit the bottom.
3. Spread evenly 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Arrange another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with remaining mascarpone mixture.