EGGNOG TIRAMISU TRIFLE

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Rich and absolutely fabulous-my family's five-star dessert is simply an opulent presentation that is almost too good to eat. You'll relish every luscious bite.-Tonya Burkhard, Davis, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h

Yield 21 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

12 large egg yolks
1-2/3 cups sugar, divided
2-3/4 cups water, divided
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup coffee liqueur
1/3 cup instant espresso powder
70 crisp ladyfinger cookies

Steps:

In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the egg yolks, 1-1/3 cups sugar, 1/4 cup water, rum, brandy and nutmeg until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat; gradually whisk in the cheese., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into mascarpone mixture., Place chocolate chips in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped., In a small saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Stir in the coffee liqueur, espresso powder and remaining sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Dip 14 ladyfingers into mixture; arrange in a single layer in a 5-qt. glass bowl. Spread 2 cups mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons chocolate. Repeat layers four times. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 34g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 231mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.