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.