Ingredients

  • 5 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons brandy
  • 1 lb mascarpone
  • 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
  • 1 cup espresso, chilled
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 14 ounces ladyfingers

Method

  • Beat egg yolks, sugar and 1 tablespoon brandy until sugar dissolves.
  • Beat in mascarpone.
  • Meanwhile, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Fold in mascarpone mixture.
  • Add coffee liqueur and remaining 2 tablespoons brandy to espresso.
  • Spread 1/3 of mascarpone mixture in 9 x 13 glass baking dish.
  • Lightly dust with cocoa powder.
  • Brush ladyfingers with espresso/liqueur mixture.
  • Place half of the ladyfingers close together on top of mascarpone mixture.
  • Repeat layers using another 1/3 mascarpone mixture and remaining ladyfingers.
  • Finish by spreading last 1/3 of mascarpone mixture.
  • Sprinkle remaining cocoa over top.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 12 hours before serving.