Ingredients

  • 1 each pan di spagna baked, cooled
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 13 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup espresso, brewed very strong
  • 1/4 cup brandy italian
  • 3 each egg yolks
  • 13 cup sugar
  • 13 cup marsala wine sweet
  • 1/2 pound mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 x cinnamon
  • 1 x coffee grounds

Method

  • FOR THE SYRUP: Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Cool and stir in the coffee and brandy.
  • FOR THE FILLING: Whisk the yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk in the sugar and Marsala.
  • Whisk over a pan of simmering water until thickened.
  • Remove and beat by machine until cold.
  • Smash the Mascarpone smooth in a bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Fold in the filling.
  • Whip the cream and fold it in.
  • Cut the Pan di Spagna into thin, vertical slices.
  • Place a layer of the slices in the bottom of a gratin dish and soak with the syrup, using a brush.
  • Spread with half the filling.
  • Repeat with the Pan di Spagna, syrup and filling.
  • Place a last layer of Pan di Spagna on the top and soak with the remaining syrup.
  • Whip the cream with the sugar and spread it on the surface of the dessert.
  • Decorate with the cinnamon and coffee grounds.
  • Refrigerate several hours before serving.