Bailey’s Irish Coffee Cream Pots Chef Joseph Koniski Nine Fine Irishmen, New York, New York Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, NV www.ninefineirishmen.com

1 Pint Heavy cream
15 Oz Marscarpone Cheese
1/2 Cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
1/3 Cup Sugar
8 Each Ladyfingers, broken in half
3 Oz Espresso
2 Each Large Ripe Strawberries, sliced, for garnish
Cocoa Powder, for garnish
Brown Sugar, for garnish
Chocolate Decorettes, for garnish (optional)

Whip heavy cream until light and fluffy. Add cheese, Bailey’s and sugar. Mix well. Fill a pastry bag with the cream mixture, and then layer a small amount of the cream mix in a large cup or mug. Add 2 ladyfinger halves dipped in the espresso to the cup. Add another layer of cream and top with two more espresso-soaked ladyfinger halves. Finish with the top layer of cream. Place on a saucer, and garnish with berries, cocoa powder and brown sugar.