an extremely rich Italian dessert...   small finger shaped sponge cakes (Ladyfingers)
infused with coffee-Kahlua liqueur, layered with a cheese filling topped with chocolate in a martini glass....  wow! 
Serving a small portion per person is adequate and goes a long way,
it should be served when your entire menu is light....  that is, no pasta cream sauces or heavy cream soup courses.
this can also be made with raspberries, strawberries, blackberries or blueberries

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serve in martini glasses....     easy to make, spectacular and egg free

Serves 2

2/3 cup Mascarpone Italian cheese
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 cup espresso or strong coffee
2 tablespoons Kahlua liqueur
4.75 ounce box Ladyfingers (available at Trader Joe's)
2 teaspoons semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped for garnish 
2 mint sprigs for garnish

In a mixing bowl blend mascarpone Italian cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.  In a shallow bowl combine espresso (or strong coffee) and Kahlua liqueur.

Dip Ladyfingers briefly in the espresso-Kahlua mixture, (they are very fragile and fall apart easily if left too long in the liquid).  Line them vertically around the inside of a martini glass (when they are soft they can be adjusted to fit the narrow base of the glass). Spoon Mascarpone-sugar mixture in the center of the martini glass, garnish with chocolate, mint sprigs and serve.

Wine recommendation: Moscato D'Asti

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