Delicious, when paired with Bella Sera® Delle Venezie Merlot
2 (8-ounce) containers of Marscarpone 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 T brandy or cognac, divided 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped 1 1/2 cups Espresso or strong coffee (flavored to taste with sugar) 1 cup (4 squares) semi-sweet ground or shaved chocolate 2 bags of Ladyfinger cookies
Beat Marscapone, powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of brandy until light and fluffy (2 minutes). In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream, then fold into cheese mixture. Place Espresso in separate bowl, dip ladyfingers (one side only). Line a 9" square pan with ladyfingers (coffee side up). Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of chocolate. Add second layer of ladyfingers topped with 1/4 cup of chocolate, then remaining cheese mixture. Garnish top with remaining shaved chocolate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 6-8 hours or overnight.