Step 1

Make the coffee and add rum or marsala (optional) then set aside and let it cool.

Step 2

Separate egg whites from egg yolks.

Step 3

Whip the egg whites until stiff and when ready set aside.

Step 4

Whisk the egg yolks with 4 tablespoons of sugar.

Step 5

Add mascarpone cheese

Step 6

Whisk the cheese slowly with an electric mixer

Step 7

Add stiffen egg whites a little at a time.

Step 8

Mix the mascarpone cream very slowly then set aside.

Step 9

Dip quickly savoiardi ladyfingers into the coffee.

Step 10

Place then in a row on the bottom af a casserole

Step 11

Spread half of the mascarpone cream on top of the ladyfingers and top with another layer of biscuits

Step 12

Spread the remaining mascarpone cream on top of the last layer of the ladyfingers.

Step 13

Sprinkle with cocoa powder and serve