Add a little Lindt luxury to an Italian classic to create this show stopping dessert featuring layers of coffee-infused ladyfinger biscuits, sweet cream and molten LINDOR Chocolate Truffles.
Chocolatier’s Tip
You can try a coffee-liqueur (such as Kahlua) instead of the Amaretto and swap the LINDOR Milk Chocolate Truffles for our sumptuous LINDOR Stracciatella. The exact number of truffles (to decorate) and ladyfingers (for layering) will depend on the size, and shape, of your dish. You can make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free ladyfingers. If making this recipe for someone following a gluten free diet, always check the manufacturer's label to ensure your ingredients are free from gluten.
*NOTE: This recipe contains alcohol so is not suitable for children or pregnant women.
Mix together the coffee and rum in a shallow bowl and set aside.
Step 2.
In a large bowl, whisk the double cream until you have soft peaks. Set aside.
Step 3.
In a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone with the sugar, vanilla extract and Amaretto liqueur for about 2 minutes or until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream until you have a smooth and creamy mix.
Step 4.
Dip half of the ladyfingers, 1 at a time, into the coffee mixture. Ensure that both sides are soaked but do not stay in long enough to disintegrate (you want them to absorb the flavour but still stay intact - the colour should change slightly and they should soften a little).
Step 5.
Layer the soaked ladyfingers into the base of a 1.25 L deep oval dish (you may need to break a couple of the biscuits to fit snugly or dip extra to cover the base).
Step 6.
Top with half of the mascarpone mix, smoothing over with the back of a spoon in an even layer to completely cover the biscuits.
Step 7.
Using a fine grater, grate over the Lindt EXCELLENCE 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate square to cover the surface (you may need 2 depending on the shape of your dish). Scatter over the chopped LINDOR 60% Dark Chocolate Truffles in an even layer.
Step 8.
Soak the remaining ladyfingers and add on top (dipping extra if required). Top with the remaining mascarpone mixture, smoothing the top as before. Decorate with the halved LINDOR Milk Chocolate Truffles and dust with cocoa powder. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours - or overnight.
Step 9.
Serve chilled or, if you prefer, remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving to allow it to come to room temperature.
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