Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew and cool the coffee.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
- Fold in mascarpone, lemon juice, and zest.
- Quickly dip ladyfingers in coffee.
- Layer dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture in a dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, dust with cocoa, and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use an electric mixer for whipping egg yolks.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian