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Ingredients
Base Layers
- 100 g unsalted butter, diced, plus extra for greasing
- 250 g digestive biscuits (dark chocolate topped)
- 2 Tbsp coffee grounds (see tip)
- 250 g espresso, brewed, cold
- 60 g sweet Marsala wine
- 60 g brandy
- 18 - 20 sponge finger biscuits (depending on size)
Filling
- 250 g double cream
- 220 g caster sugar
- 5 gelatine leaves
- 750 g cream cheese
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 500 g mascarpone
- 30 g brandy
Topping
- 175 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), small pieces or callets
- 385 g double cream
- 55 g caster sugar
- 200 g mascarpone
- 2 Tbsp dark chocolate shavings, for garnishing
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, for garnishing
- Nutrition
- per 1 slice
- Calories
- 3462 kJ / 835 kcal
- Protein
- 8.9 g
- Carbohydrates
- 43.1 g
- Fat
- 67.3 g
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