| CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
| Eggs, Dairy |
Italian |
Dessert |
12 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 |
|
1/2"-thick layer classic |
|
|
genoise -or- |
| 1 |
|
9" diameter sponge cake |
| 1/4 |
c |
Hot strong espresso coffee |
|
|
with some added rum |
| 2 |
T |
Sugar |
| 9 |
|
Egg yolks |
| 1 |
c |
Sugar |
| 1 1/2 |
lb |
Masarpone cheese, an italian |
|
|
cream cheese at room |
|
|
temperature |
| 1 1/2 |
c |
Chilled whipping cream |
| 1/4 |
c |
Hot strong espresso coffee |
| 3 |
T |
Sugar |
| 1 |
c |
Chilled whipping cream |
|
|
beaten to stiff peaks |
|
|
Garnish: unsweetened cocoa |
|
|
powder |
INSTRUCTIONS
ESPRESSO SAUCE: Combine coffee and sugar. Bead whipping cream until
stiff peaks form; fold into coffee/sugar mixture. Line bottom of a 9"
springform pan w/ 2 1/2" up the sides with genoise layer. Combine
espresso and 2 Tblsp sugar in small bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.
Cool. Brush over genoise. Do not drench the genoise/sponge layer!
Combine yolks & 1c sugar in large metal bowl. Set over a pan of
simmering water, and whisk until just warm to the touch, about 3
minutes. Remove & using a mixer, beat yolks until pale yellow and
tripled in volume, about 5 minutes. Fold in mascarpone cheese. Whip
cream to stiff peaks in another bowl. Gently fold into yolk mixture.
Pour over genoise that has been brushed with the espresso, & smooth
the top. Cover with plastic wrap, freeze until firm, about 6-8 hours.
Repeat the layers until you have a layer of (starting on the bottom
when plated) geniose, cheese, genoise, cheese Soften in referigartor
for 30 minutes to release the sides. Sift cocoa on the top and serve.
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