Coffee and Mascarpone Slice

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13
Coffee and Mascarpone Slice, a perfect dessert for coffee lovers
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

4 hours 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 sheet ready rolled shortcrust pastry
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons caster sugar
2 teaspoons instant coffee
1/3 cup liqueur , of choice
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup caster sugar
250 g mascarpone cheese , softened
300 ml cream
1 packet ladyfingers ( sponge fingers )
cocoa , for dusting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
449
Sugar
24g
Fat
34g
Coffee and Mascarpone Slice is a popular dessert in Italy and is commonly served at restaurants and family gatherings. The dessert is a combination of creamy mascarpone cheese and coffee-soaked ladyfingers that are dusted with cocoa powder. It is a perfect dessert for coffee lovers who enjoy rich and creamy textures with a hint of bitterness provided by the coffee flavor. The dessert can be customized by adding different types of liqueur such as Amaretto, Bailey's Irish Cream, or Rum to suit individual tastes.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200C (390F) and line a 20cm (8in) square cake tin with baking paper.
2.Unroll the pastry sheet and place it in the lined cake tin. Press it down into the corners and trim the edges.
3.Prick the pastry with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
4.In a small saucepan, heat the water with caster sugar and instant coffee, stirring until the sugar and coffee dissolve. Remove from heat and add the liqueur.
5.In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining caster sugar until pale and thick. Add the mascarpone and beat until smooth.
6.In a separate bowl, whisk the cream until soft peaks form. Fold the cream into the mascarpone mixture.
7.Dipping each ladyfinger briefly in the coffee and liqueur mixture, layer them over the cooled pastry in the tin.
8.Pour half the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and repeat with another layer.
9.Sift cocoa over the top to cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.

PROS

Coffee and Mascarpone Slice is an elegant and delectable dessert that is perfect for coffee lovers and can be served for any occasion.
It is easy to make and requires no special skills or equipment.

The desert has a rich and creamy texture with a distinct coffee flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the ladyfingers.

The recipe can be adjusted to include different types of liqueur and flavored coffee.

CONS

The Coffee and Mascarpone Slice is a high-calorie dessert that should be consumed in moderation.

The recipe requires some preparation time and refrigeration before serving.

The dessert may be too sweet for some people’s tastes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coffee and Mascarpone Slice may provide some health benefits as it includes coffee, which contains antioxidants and can help reduce the risk of certain diseases.
Mascarpone cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, which are essential for building and repairing muscles and bones.
The dessert contains a moderate amount of sugar which should be eaten in moderation.

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