1. Espresso Syrup. 2. Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan.Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. 3. Remove from heat, cool and add coffee. 4. Mascarpone Filling. 5. Combine egg yolks and sugar.Whip until thick and lemon colored, about 1 minute. 6. Place on top of double boiler over boiling water.Reduce heat to low and cook 8 to 10 minutes, STIRRING CONSTANTLY. 7. Remove form heat and cool to room temperature. 8. Add cheese, beating well. 9. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.Fold into egg yolk mixture, set aside. 10. Sweetened Whipped Cream (Optional). 11. Combine 1/2 cup whipping cream, 1 Tbsp confectioners sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract. 12. Whip until stiff peaks form. 13. To Assemble. 14. Line bottom and side of a 3 qt bowl (or casserole dish)with ladyfinger halves. 15. Brush ladyfingers with espresso syrup. 16. Spoon 1/2 of Mascarpone filling into lady finger lined bowl. 17. Repeat ladyfingers,espresso, and cream layers. 18. Top with Sweetened Whipped Cream, cocoa, and chocolate curls. 19. Cover and refridgerate for several hours or overnight. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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