Gwen's Famous Terror-Misu

This is not my recipe. It was from a friend's aunty, who is married to an Italian, which would mean this recipe is totally credible. The term "terror-misu" was coined up by my cousin, coincidentally also called Gwen, cos, well, they all look forward to it at Christmas :). I've kept this recipe secret for years, for I used it as my "party ticket". But many years and a declining rate of making it, I might lose it (its all in my head). So here's it:

500gm Mascapone cheese
5 eggs - yolks and whites separated
5 tbs caster sugar
2 cups of strong coffee
Generous lashings of rum
A large pack of lady fingers

1. Cream yolks and sugar together till creamy and pale yellow. Add in all the mascapone and beat until well mixed and no more lumps.

2. Beat whites till they form stiff peaks. Carefully fold the whites into the cheese/egg mixture.

3. Assemble first layer of lady fingers, pour about 1 tbs of coffee per finger, and generous lashings of rum over the layer. Pour out cream mixture and spread evenly. Repeat process. (2 layers in all). Refrigerate.

4. Dust cocoa powder on top just before serving.