Decadent Coffee Mascarpone Delight: Irresistible Dessert Recipe

Coffee and Mascarpone Slice

🕒 Total Time: Overnight (Prep: < 15 mins, Chill: Overnight)

🥄 Servings: 16 squares

Description:
Indulge in this decadent dessert perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a sweet treat. Pair it with your favorite coffee for an extra delightful experience. Plus, you can prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge, making it ideal for entertaining or satisfying those dessert cravings any time!

Ingredients:

• 1 pastry sheet
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons caster sugar
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee
• 1/3 cup coffee liqueur
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 250g mascarpone cheese
• 300ml heavy cream
• 1 pack of ladyfingers

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pastry:

   • Place the pastry sheet on a greased baking tray and prick it all over with a fork.
   • Bake at 180°C (356°F) for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
   • Let it cool, then trim it to fit a 23cm square cake tin.

2. Make the Coffee Syrup:

   • In a small saucepan, combine water, 2 tablespoons of caster sugar, and instant coffee.
   • Stir over gentle heat until the sugar is dissolved.
   • Remove from heat and stir in the coffee liqueur. Allow it to cool.

3. Prepare the Mascarpone Cream:

   • In a heat-proof bowl, place the egg yolks and 1/3 cup of caster sugar over a saucepan of simmering water.
   • Beat for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
   • Remove from heat and continue beating until it cools down.
   • Gently blend in the mascarpone cheese.
   • In another bowl, whisk the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the mascarpone mixture.

4. Assemble the Slice:

   • Line the base and sides of a 23cm square cake tin with plastic wrap.
   • Spread 1/3 of the mascarpone cream mixture into the tin.
   • Dip half of the ladyfingers into the coffee syrup mixture, ensuring they are completely coated but not soaked, then arrange them over the cream layer.
   • Spread half of the remaining mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
   • Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers and cream mixture.
   • Finally, place the prepared pastry sheet on top.
   • Cover the tin with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

5. Serve:

   • To serve, invert the slice onto a board so that the pastry forms the base.
   • Remove the plastic wrap.
   • Cut into squares and serve dusted with cocoa powder.
   • Garnish with mixed fresh berries for a pop of color and extra freshness.

Indulge in every luscious bite of this Coffee and Mascarpone Slice, a delightful combination of creamy mascarpone, delicate ladyfingers, and rich coffee flavor. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing guests at your next gathering!