This version of trifle is for all those people out there who don’t like traditional christmas trifle. Luscious layers of creamy mascarpone filling, boozey ladyfingers and sweet caramel make this the ultimate Christmas dessert but it’s good all year around too!
6 large eggs, separated (free range)
175g caster sugar
750g mascarpone cheese
1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
375g savoiardi di fonni or ladyfinger biscuits
500ml espresso
Good splash of vin santo or Marsala
450g dark chocolate, in large thick shavings (best quality)
2 x 400g cans caramel or dulce de leche
Cocoa powder, to dust
100g white chocolate, in large thick shavings