Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) mascarpone
  • 5 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped mint
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 20 (1-inch wide) ladyfinger halves (two 3-ounce boxes)
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries, thickly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. grated chocolate

    Directions

    Active time: 25 minutes
    Total time: 3 hours 25 minutes

    In a large bowl, mix together mascarpone, sugar, cream, mint and lemon zest. In a medium shallow bowl, pour bourbon. Dip 20 ladyfinger halves in bourbon and line them standing up on the sides of an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish. Dip 8 more ladyfingers in bourbon and line bottom of dish. Spread 1/2 cup of mascarpone mixture over them and arrange 3/4 cup strawberries on top. Dip 8 more ladyfingers in bourbon and place over strawberries. Spread another 1/2 cup of mascarpone mixture and 3/4 cup sliced strawberries on top. Dip another 8 ladyfingers in bourbon and place over strawberries. Top with remaining mascarpone mixture, spreading it evenly and pressing down lightly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight. Before serving, sprinkle with chocolate. Cut into pieces and serve.
    • From the June 2015 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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