Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup coffee brewed espresso
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 6 each eggs separated
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 pounds mascarpone cheese or
  • 2 pounds cream cheese mixed with
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream - and
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened powder

Method

  • Spread ladyfingers on a large baking sheet.
  • In small bowl combine the coffee and brandy.
  • Sprinkle the ladyfingers with this mixture, set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar with electric mixer until thick and lemon colored, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add mascarpone and blend on low speed until combined.
  • 3.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites, until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Using a spatula, fold whites into mascarpone mixture.
  • Line the bottom of an 8-cup souffle dish with half of the ladyfingers.
  • Spread half the mascarpone mixture on the ladyfingers and sift 2 tablespoons of cocoa over the surface.
  • Repeat layers, ending with the cocoa.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • To serve, spoon onto serving plate.