125g unsalted butter
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 1/2 cups mascarpone cream, softened
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 large egg yolks
4 tablespoons heavy cream
2 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 cups whole milk
125g unsalted butter
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 1/2 cups mascarpone cream, softened
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 large egg yolks
4 tablespoons heavy cream
2 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 cups whole milk
Melt the butter in a saucepan
Add the flour and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently
Grease a small square baking dish (approximately 20cm x 20cm)
Layer the ingredients in the following order: flour, mascarpone cream, cinnamon, and flour; finish with flour on top
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes or until firm and lightly golden on top
Let cool and then remove from pan
Whisk the egg yolks in a double boiler until thickened, whisking constantly
Add 1 1/4 cups heavy cream and whisk until smooth
Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened; stir in vanilla extract
Remove from heat and let cool for 1 hour
Whisk the remaining heavy cream and combine with the sauce
Cut the cake into squares and serve with the sauce on the side