Ingredients
Method
- Peel the apples, remove the cores, and cut them into small cubes.
- Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced apples and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized. Add a small pinch of salt, then let them cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla sugar until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the very cold heavy cream until firm peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula, mixing from bottom to top to keep the texture light and airy.
- Pour the coffee or milk into a shallow dish. Quickly dip the ladyfinger biscuits into the liquid so they become lightly soaked but not soggy.
- Arrange a layer of soaked biscuits at the bottom of the serving glasses or dish.
- Add a layer of the cooled sautéed apples and drizzle generously with salted caramel sauce.
- Spread a layer of mascarpone cream over the apples and smooth the surface.
- Repeat the layers of biscuits, apples, caramel, and mascarpone cream until the ingredients are used.
- Finish with a final layer of mascarpone cream and drizzle additional salted caramel on top for decoration.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving so the flavors blend perfectly.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the apples while cooking. You can also add crushed speculoos or shortbread biscuits between the layers for more texture. If you prefer a non-coffee version, soak the biscuits in milk or apple juice instead. This dessert tastes even better after resting overnight in the refrigerator.