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This is Dana Lannon’s recommendation for a treat for your Valentine
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- 16oz container mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup + 2 tbs confectioner’s sugar
- 1 ½ cup heavy or whipping cream
- squares semisweet chocolate, coarsely grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2-3 cups espresso coffee, & sugar to taste
- 4 tbsp coffee-flavored liqueur
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 packages of Italian ladyfingers
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Pour espresso coffee in wide bowl or plate and add sugar to taste. Add 3 tbsp of the coffee liqueur and let stand.
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In large bowl with wooden spoon, beat mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar, 1 tbsp of coffee liqueur, vanilla, 1/3 of the grated chocolate and ½ tsp of salt. (Set aside remaining chocolate for top of desert) |
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In small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. (You may add a little sugar in the cream if you want it sweet). With rubber spatula or wire whisk, fold whipped cream into cheese mixture. |
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Roll the ladyfingers in the coffee very quickly, 1 or 2 at a time, and line them at the bottom of a 10x12 glass pan. Spoon some cheese mixture over ladyfingers. Repeat with ladyfingers and cheese mixture to make 2 or more layers. Sprinkle top with remaining grated chocolate , reserving 1 tbsp for garnish.
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In small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat ½ cup of heavy cream and 2 tbsp of confectioner’s sugar until soft peaks form. Spoon whipped-cream mixture on top of dessert. Sprinkle reserved grated chocolate for garnish. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to chill and blend flavor. |
