Ingredients : 20–24 soft ladyfingers 1 cup orange juice 2 tbsp Grand Marnier or Cointreau 2 large eggs, separated ¼ cup confectioners’ (powdered) sugar, sifted 1 lb (450g) mascarpone cheese finely grated zest of 1 orange 3oz (85g) orange-flavored chocolate,finely grated
Prepare Time : 20 Minutes, Chilling Time : 4 hours, Special equipment • electric mixer, SERVES : 8
Directions : 1. Lay the ladyfingers flat in a shallow 2-quart (2-liter) serving dish. Drizzle with the orange juice and Grand Marnier and set aside. 2. Combine the egg yolks and confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. Beat in the mascarpone until smooth. 3. Put the egg whites in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold into the mascarpone mixture along with the orange zest. Pour the mixture over the sponge fingers and smooth the top. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. To serve, garnish with grated chocolate. Notes : Dust with cocoa powder instead of grating the chocolate.
