INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups strong black coffee, room temperature
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1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
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9 tablespoons dark rum
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6 large egg yolks
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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1 1/2 pounds mascarpone cheese
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3/4 cup heavy cream (cold)
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14 ounces ladyfingers (42 to 60, depending on size)
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3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa, preferably Dutch-processed
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1/4 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, grated (optional)