Cookie Batter

1/3 cup sugar

4 each egg whites

1/3 cup melted butter

1/2 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix all ingredients. Spread to the desired size and bake on a greased cookie sheet pan until golden brown. Set aside to cool.

The cream

1 cup whipping cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons Mascarpone cheese

Whip the cream, sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks. Fold in the Mascarpone cheese.

Macerated Raspberries

1 cup raspberries

2 ounces raspberry brandy

1 tablespoon sugar

Mix ingredients together one hour before use.

Preparation

Lay one of the cookie rounds on a plate. Spread the Mascarpone whipped cream on the cookie. Then arrange some of the macerated raspberries on the top of the cream. Continue for 3 or 4 layers. Garnish with a dollop of cream and a mint leaf.

Recipe is courtesy of Chef Julio Camberos of Black Tie Gourmet Services.