| 1 | Use italian lady fingers also called savoiardi, for the best results. |
| 2 | You can use any kind of spirits or liqueurs in the dessert (marsala, vin santo, rum, brandy, tia maria, frangelico, amaretto) be guided by your own tastes. |
| 3 | If you can"t find mascarpone, use 8oz ricotta and double the amount of whipping cream. |
| 4 | If you don"t have an espresso maker, use strong black coffee. |
| 5 | In a heavy pot, on medium-low heat, whisk together sugar and eggs until frothy. |
| 6 | Continue whisking until mixture begins to thicken. |
| 7 | Whisk in ?cup marsala and continue to cook until mixture coats the back of a spoon. |
| 8 | Scrape into bowl and reserve. |
| 9 | Whip cream until it holds its shape. |
| 10 | With same beaters, whisk mascarpone and lemon rind together until mixture softens. |
| 11 | Fold in egg/marsala mixture and whipping cream. |
| 12 | Combine espresso and remaining 2tb marsala. |
| 13 | Dip lady fingers into coffee mixture two at a time and soak evenly. |
| 14 | Place a layer of lady fingers on bottom of 11x7 inch dish. |
| 15 | Spread with half of the mascarpone creame. |
| 16 | Sprinkle with grated chocolate. |
| 17 | Add another layer of soaked lady fingers. |
| 18 | Top with mascarpone cream and remaining chocolate. |
