Description
A rich and creamy no-bake dessert layering coffee-soaked chocolate sandwich cookies with a light mascarpone filling, finished with cocoa and optional festive decorations.
Ingredients
- 7 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 48 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (for decoration)
- 4 oz white chocolate or white candy melts
- 2 oz green candy melts
- 2 tablespoons rainbow nonpareils
- 12 small gold pearls or star sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix gelatin with water and set aside to bloom.
- Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla in a heatproof bowl.
- Place over simmering water and whisk for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Beat mascarpone and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually mix in custard until combined.
- Whip heavy cream to medium peaks and fold into mixture.
- Quickly dip cookies into coffee and layer in a dish.
- Spread a layer of cream mixture over cookies.
- Repeat layers and finish with cream on top.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
- Decorate cookies with melted chocolate, green drizzle, and sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Dip cookies quickly to prevent sogginess.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Use cold cream for better whipping results.
- Decoration is optional and can be customized.
- Ensure mascarpone is softened for smooth blending.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
