Italy / Dessert
Creamy Mascarpone Dessert
In Italy they will just mix creamy light cheeses like mascarpone with just a bare bit of sugar, egg yolk custard, sweet spices, citrus zest, and chocolate. If you have ever tried one of these cheese desserts, you'll know that they're very good.
Ingredients
- egg yolk, beaten4
- granulated sugar1/4 cup
- mascarpone2 cup
- cream, heavy2 tbsp
- vanilla2 tsp
- chocolate syrup
- vanilla cookies and semi-sweet chocolate, cookies crushed; chocolate in curls; for topping
- whipped cream, barely sweetened
- cocoa powder
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 9 steps
Whisk yolks and sugar in a stainless steel bowl until light and creamy.
Place the bowl on top of a pot of 1 inch simmering water to create a double boiler.
Whisk yolks non-stop, until warmed, thickened, and falling off the whisk in ribbons. Set aside until needed.
Fold together egg yolks, mascarpone, cream, and vanilla.
Pour a small amount of chocolate syrup into the bottom of a glass dish.
Fill with cheese mixture.
Top with crushed cookies and chocolate curls. Refrigerate before serving.
Place a serving portion into each plate. Smooth out into a small rectangle.
Place a dollop of whipped cream on top, and dust the whole thing with cocoa powder.
