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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

  • 4 egg yolks, beaten
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Crushed vanilla cookies and semi-sweet chocolate curls for topping
  • Barely-sweetened whipped cream
  • Cocoa powder
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Method

  1. Whisk yolks and sugar in a stainless steel bowl until light and creamy.
  2. Place the bowl on top of a pot of 1 inch simmering water to create a double boiler.
  3. Whisk yolks non-stop, until warmed, thickened, and falling off the whisk in ribbons. Set aside until needed.
  4. Fold together egg yolks, mascarpone, cream, and vanilla.
  5. Pour a small amount of chocolate syrup into the bottom of a glass dish.
  6. Fill with cheese mixture.
  7. Top with crushed cookies and chocolate curls. Refrigerate before serving.
  8. Place a serving portion into each plate. Smooth out into a small rectangle.
  9. Place a dollop of whipped cream on top, and dust the whole thing with cocoa powder.

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