Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6                    egg yolks
   1 1/4  cups          sugar
   1 1/4  cups          mascarpone cheese
   1 3/4  cups          whipping cream
     3/4  cup           water
   2      teaspoons     instant coffee granules
   1 1/2  tablespoons   brandy
   2      packages      ladyfingers
                        - -- (3-ounce)
                        ***- GARNISHES***
                        - piped whipped cream
                        - grated unsweetened
                        - chocolate

Preparation:

Combine eggs and sugar in top of double boiler; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to low, and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add mascarpone, and beat until smooth. Beat whipping cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form; fold into chees mixture. Combine water*, coffee granules, and brandy; brush on cut side of lady f fingers. Line sides and bottom of a triffle bowl or 3-quart souffle dish with 36 lady fingers; pour in half of filling. Layer remaining ladyfingers on top. Garnish if desired; cover and chill 8 hours.