To make this Italian dessert, ladyfingers are traditionally soaked in alchermes liqueur and placed into the bottom of a dish or bowl before custard cream is spread on top of the boozy pieces. After several alternate layers have been stacked, this sweet structure is finished with one last slather of custard cream and a crowning of whipped cream. Once this treat is assembled, the stack is left to chill for several hours and can be garnished with fruit or chocolate shavings just prior to serving.
To make homemade mascarpone cheese, just add 2 cups of heavy cream to a saucepan over medium heat. Once simmering, monitor it until it reaches a temperature between 180 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit.
