Donut Tiramisu - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 plain doughnut holes
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons almond liqueur, divided (Frangelico)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon espresso powder
1/4 cup dark chocolate, finely grated (for garnish)

Preparation

In the bowl of a mixer fitted with whisk attachment, add the egg yolks and sugar and beat until pale yellow and thick (5 minutes), scraping down sides as necessary.
Add the mascarpone, heavy cream, 1 tablespoon almond liquor and vanilla. Beat until soft peaks form (6-8 minutes). Set aside.
Add the boiling water to a medium bowl and stir in espresso powder. Allow to cool slightly. Stir in 2 tablespoons almond liquor.
Have ready 4 martini glasses.
Add 4 donut holes to the espresso mixture and allow to soak 2 minutes, turning. Add one donut hole to each of the glasses. Top with 2-3 tablespoons cream mixture.
Add remaining donut holes to espresso and again allow to soak 2 minutes. Add 3 donuts to each glass and top with the remaining cream.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours. When ready to serve, sprinkle with grated chocolate.