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mascarpone cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and calories, while cream cheese is often more affordable.

ladyfingers

🥗Healthier: whole grain ladyfingers

💰Cheaper: sponge cake

Whole grain options provide more fiber, and sponge cake can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Prepare the coffee soak by combining 1 and 1/2 cups of strong coffee or espresso with 2 teaspoons of espresso powder, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of bourbon vanilla in a bowl. Stir and let cool to room temperature.

Set out 16 ounces of mascarpone cheese to reach room temperature.

Prepare a double boiler by placing a saucepan with a little water on heat and bringing it to a gentle simmer.

In a metal bowl, combine 5 egg yolks and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Whisk for 3 to 4 minutes until the sugar dissolves.

Add 1 tablespoon of bourbon vanilla and a pinch of kosher salt to the egg yolk mixture and whisk again before placing it over the simmering water.

Whisk the egg mixture over the simmering water for 7 to 10 minutes until it reaches 160°F (71°C) and achieves the ribbon stage, where it holds a figure eight shape for 2 to 3 seconds.

Remove the bowl from heat and whisk for an additional minute to cool down the mixture. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent it from forming a skin and set aside.

In a separate bowl, whip 1 and 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream until it reaches soft peaks. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar gradually while continuing to whip until combined.

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