This classic Italian dessert literally means ‘pick me up’, and it certainly does what it claims to do.
Ingredients:
- 4tbsp Marsala vine
- 150ml strong black coffee, cooled
- 2 eggs, separated
- 3tbsp caster sugar
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 150ml double cream
- Grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder for dusting
- 3/4-1 packet of savouardi biscuits
Method:
Using an electric hand mixer, beat together the egg yolks and caster sugar until thick and pale. Beat in the mascarpone until it is smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk the cream, and then fold into the mascarpone mixture. Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Using a metal spoon, gently fold into the creamy mascarpone mixture.
Place the liqueur and coffee in a bowl. Dip each biscuit into the coffee liqueur for a few seconds, to soak up some of the liquid.
Place in the base of 6-8 glass dishes.
Cover with a layer of creamy mascarpone, and then repeat. Scatter over the grated chocolate or dust with cocoa powder. Chill for for 2 hours before serving, but should be consumed the same day.
HANDY TIP: This can easily be made into one large dish.