Cookbook:Creamy Mascarpone Dessert

In Italy they will just mix creamy light cheeses like mascarpone with just a bare bit of sugar, egg yolk custard, sweet spices, citrus zest, and chocolate. If you have ever tried one of these cheese desserts, you'll know that they're very good.

Ingredients

 * 4 egg yolks, beaten
 * ¼ cup granulated sugar
 * 2 cups mascarpone cheese
 * 2 tbsp heavy cream
 * 2 tsp vanilla
 * Chocolate syrup
 * Crushed vanilla cookies and semi-sweet chocolate curls for topping
 * Barely-sweetened whipped cream
 * Cocoa powder

Cream mixture

 * 1) Whisk yolks and sugar in a stainless steel bowl until light and creamy.
 * 2) Place the bowl on top of a pot of 1 inch simmering water to create a double boiler.
 * 3) Whisk yolks non-stop, until warmed, thickened, and falling off the whisk in ribbons. Set aside until needed.
 * 4) Fold together egg yolks, mascarpone, cream, and vanilla.

Serving

 * 1) Pour a small amount of chocolate syrup into the bottom of a glass dish.
 * 2) Fill with cheese mixture.
 * 3) Top with crushed cookies and chocolate curls. Refrigerate before serving.
 * 4) Place a serving portion into each plate. Smooth out into a small rectangle.
 * 5) Place a dollop of whipped cream on top, and dust the whole thing with cocoa powder.