Lorenza di Medici's Italy the Beautiful


Ingredients
• EGG YOLKS, 3
• EGG WHITES, 1 or 2
• SUGAR, superfine (castor), 3 tablespoons
• VIN SANTO, or MARSALA, or BRANDY, 1-1/3 cups
• ESPRESSO COFFEE, strong, 1/4 cup
• MASCARPONE, 8 ounces
• CREAM, 1/2 cup
• SAVOIARDI (LADY FINGERS), 4 ounces


Directions


1. Make a zabaglione by beating the egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler until ivory colored.
2. Add 1/3 cup liquor and whisk over gently simmering water until the mixture begins to thicken. Let it cool.
3. Stir the coffee into the Mascarpone, and add the sugar.
4. Whip the cream to soft peaks.
5. Beat the egg white(s) until stiff. Fold the egg white(s) into the zabaglione.
6. Dip the lady fingers into the remaining liquor and line the bottom of a 9-inch bowl or individual containers (wine glasses work well).
7. Cover them with half the Mascarpone, then half the zabaglione, then half the whipped cream.
8. Repeat the layers, finishing with the cream.
9. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.