Put egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and mix well with a whisk.
Add mascarpone cheese and blend until smooth.
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until about 70% stiff.
Add the whipped cream to the cheese mixture and combine evenly.
Mix espresso coffee and brandy together.
Soak ladyfingers or Breadyc in the coffee mixture.
Place the soaked Breadyc on the bottom of a dish.
Spread the mascarpone cream over it.
Repeat layers 2-3 times and sprinkle cocoa powder on top.
Refrigerate for 3–4 hours until set, then serve.