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Mini Cheesecake Brûlées

Mini Cheesecake Brûlées

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g ladyfinger cookies (Savoiardi)
  • 500 g mascarpone cheese
  • 4 large egg yolks large size eggs
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 200 ml strong brewed espresso coffee, cooled
  • 200 ml heavy whipping cream, very cold
  • 2 tbsp optional liquor, like Amaretto or Rum optional
  • Cocoa powder for dusting for topping
  • q.s. chocolate chips for decoration optional, if you like

Equipment

  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Two large mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Shallow bowl for coffee
  • 9x13 inch baking dish or pretty glass trifle bowl
  • Fine-mesh sieve for cocoa powder

Method
 

  1. Place egg yolks and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed for 4 to 5 minutes until pale and thick.
  2. Add mascarpone cheese one spoonful at a time, mixing on low speed, until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
  4. Brew espresso and let it cool completely; stir in liquor if using.
  5. Quickly dip ladyfingers in the coffee for 1-2 seconds and place in the serving dish.
  6. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the layer of ladyfingers.
  7. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and finish with the remaining mascarpone cream.
  8. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Just before serving, dust with cocoa powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use high-quality cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate flavor. If mascarpone is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. For easier cutting, use a serrated knife dipped in hot water between cuts. You can brush ladyfingers with coffee instead of dipping for more control over moisture. This dessert stores well in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, with flavors improving over time. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.
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