Chocolate Espresso Pirouette Parfaits |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This rich Italian-style stirred custard dessert is spiked with coffee and garnished with Pepperidge Farm® Chocolate Fudge Pirouette® Cookies and shaved chocolate. Ingredients:
1 canister (14.1 oz.) pepperidge farm® chocolate fudge pirouettes |
4 egg yolks |
1/4 cup granulated sugar |
1/4 cup prepared instant espresso or cup regular coffee |
2 tbsp. sweet marsala wine |
4 oz. mascarpone cheese (1/2 cup) |
1 cup heavy cream |
1 tsp. vanilla extract |
1 tbsp. confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup grated bittersweet chocolate |
Directions:
1. RESERVE 8 whole cookies for garnish. Cut remaining cookies into 2 -long pieces.
2. BEAT egg yolks and granulated sugar in top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling water about 5 min. or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored.
3. ADD coffee, wine and cheese. Cook for about 12 min. more, beating constantly with a wire whisk until thickened. Let cool.
4. PLACE cream, vanilla and confectioners’ sugar in medium bowl. Beat with mixer at high speed until stiff.
5. SPOON coffee cream among 8 glasses. Layer with about 1/2 cup cookie pieces, sweetened whipped cream and top with chocolate. Divide reserved whole cookies among the glasses. Serve immediately.
6. TIP: For a chic serving idea, serve this dessert in wine or martini glasses.
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