Ingredients:
2 (4 1/2 ounce) packages champagne biscuits ( dry lady finger like biscuits)
2 1/2 cups water, hot
1/4 cup sugar
5 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/4 cup brandy
2 tablespoons vanilla
7 3/4-8 ounces mascarpone or 8 ounces cream cheese, blended with 1/4 cup whipping cream and 2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar, Sifted
1 cup whipping cream, Chilled
2 tablespoons cocoa
to taste espresso beans (optional)
Directions:
*If unavailable, substitute 8 ounces cream cheese, blended with 1/4
cup whipping cream and 2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream.
Layer biscuits in the bottom of a 13X9X2″ Pyrex dish.
Dissolve sugar and espresso powder in water.
Add brandy and vanilla.
Pour 1 cup over biscuits.
Beat cheese and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until creamy.
Beat whipping cream in another bowl using clean beaters until peaks form.
Gently fold into cheese mixture, half at a time. Spread evenly
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 0 min.
Time total: 0 min.