Chocolate Mascarpone Pudding

Cucina rustica; posted by request.

In a big metal bowl , beat the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy.

Place the bowl over a saucepan , half filled with simmering water , and whisk until ribbons form.

Still whisking , add the vanilla , cocoa , and mascarpone.

Beat until smooth.

Slowly add the marsala , whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.

Remove form the heat and spoon into pudding bowls , about cup each.

Chill until set.

Pipe the whipped cream on top and sprinkle with the nuts.

egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, unsweetened cocoa powder, mascarpone, marsala, whipped cream, walnuts