Many traditional Italian sweets, including tiramisu, use mascarpone cream. At Christmas, it’s also sometimes served alongside a slice of panettone. It tastes great with a slice of sponge cake or in a trifle.
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Total Time: | 15 mins |
| Servings: | 8 |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 5 eggs, separated
- 7 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 2 (8 ounce) containers mascarpone cheese
- ¾ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until frothy and pale. Add brandy and mascarpone cheese. Continue beating until mixture becomes firm, about 5 minutes.
- Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Beat cream in a separate chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold egg whites and whipped cream into mascarpone mixture with a spatula or wooden spoon.