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Milk, Eggs (in Ladyfingers)
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped 1/4 cup brewed espresso, chilled 3 tbsp coffee liqueur 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp powdered sugar 6 gluten
- free ladyfingers Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Whisk until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in the cooled, melted chocolate into the whipped mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Divide half of the chocolate mixture into two glasses, spreading it evenly at the base.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly into espresso and layer them over the chocolate mixture in each glass.
- Combine chilled brewed espresso with coffee liqueur and drizzle over the soaked ladyfingers.
- Top with remaining chocolate mixture, spreading it evenly.
- Dust with cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve.
Chef’s Insight
The perfect balance of bittersweet chocolate and strong espresso elevates this dessert cocktail to new heights of indulgence.
Notes
Be sure to use high-quality chocolate for a richer, deeper flavor.