Ingredients

• 6 large egg yolks
• 0.75 cups white sugar
• 0.67 cups milk
• 1.25 cups heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pound mascarpone cheese , at room temperature
• 0.25 cups strong brewed coffee , at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 2 , 3 ounce
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Whisk egg yolks and sugar together in a medium saucepan until well blended.
3. 3 Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
4. 4 Boil gently for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
5. 5 Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
6. 6 Beat cream and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
7. 7 Remove egg yolk mixture from the refrigerator; add mascarpone cheese and whisk until smooth.
8. 8 Combine coffee and rum in a small bowl. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with the coffee mixture. Arrange 1/2 of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 7x11-inch dish.
9. 9 Spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then spread 1/2 of the whipped cream over top. Repeat layers once more.
10. 10 Sprinkle cocoa powder over top.
11. 11 Cover and refrigerate until set, 4 to 6 hours.
12. 12 Enjoy!

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