No-bake cottage cheese and chocolate cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chilled heavy cream 33%
• 300 - 400 gr. mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup coffee liqueur
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp instant coffee (espresso)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 packs (200 g each) whole chocolate chip cookies
• Semi-sweet chocolate shavings for decoration

Preparation:

1. Coffee and chocolate creamIn a bowl, using a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine the heavy cream, mascarpone, sugar, coffee liqueur, cocoa powder, instant espresso, and vanilla. Start beating on low speed, then gradually increase the speed until stiff peaks form.
2. Assemble the piePlace the chocolate chip cookies in a 20cm round baking pan, completely covering the bottom. You can break a few cookies apart to fill any gaps. Spread 1/5 of the coffee-chocolate frosting evenly over the cookies.
3. Place the second layer on topPlace the cookies flat, close together, then spread another 1/5 of the frosting on top. Repeat the cookie and frosting layers to make five layers of each. Smooth the frosting over the top layer, cover the pan with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
4. Using a small, sharp knife, loosen the cake from the sides of the pan. Sprinkle the finished dessert with chocolate, cut into portions, and serve chilled.