AMARETTI & MASCARPONE CUPS
Indulge in authentic Italian flavors with these Amaretti & Mascarpone Cups! Layers of creamy mascarpone, almond-infused biscuits, and a touch of brandy create a sophisticated dessert with contrasting textures and luxurious taste. Perfect for an elegant dinner party or a simple after-dinner treat.
Ingredients
- 3 organic eggs, separated
- 2 oz sugar, divided in half
- 8 oz mascarpone
- Salt
- 1 1/2 cups roughly crumbled amaretti biscuits (just break them in your hands)
- 1.5 fl oz good quality brandy
- 2 tsp cocoa powder or to taste
- To serve: Shaved dark chocolate / cocoa / berries
Instructions
- Beat the egg yolks with half the sugar until you obtain a creamy light mixture.
- Add the mascarpone to the eggs and beat until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the egg whites with a pinch of salt and the remaining sugar until they reach a firm peaks (but not stiff), and then fold them into the mascarpone.
- Add the biscuits to a medium bowl and stir in the brandy (I added a tablespoon at a time and combined, before repeating – you want the mix just moistened; not soggy). Add the cocoa powder and stir though. Divide the biscuit crumble into the bottom of 6 glasses.
- Dollop the mascarpone mixture over top of the crumble.
- Top with a sprinkle of cocoa powder and/or shaved dark chocolate. Garnish with berries of your choice and dig in.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 648IUCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
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