# What You'll Need:
→ Mascarpone Mixture
01 - 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
02 - 4 large egg yolks
03 - ½ cup granulated sugar
→ Cream Mixture
04 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coffee Soak
06 - 1 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
07 - 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
→ Assembly
08 - 24 ladyfinger cookies
09 - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar over a double boiler until pale and thickened.
02 - Remove from heat and gently fold mascarpone cheese into egg mixture until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with vanilla extract to soft peaks, then fold into mascarpone mixture.
04 - Combine espresso with coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
05 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into coffee mixture and layer in serving cups.
06 - Spread half the mascarpone cream over ladyfingers, repeat layers, and finish with cream.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 4 hours; dust with cocoa powder before serving.
