Description
A classic Italian dessert combining layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder for a rich and creamy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ladyfingers
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Brew coffee and let it cool. Mix in coffee liqueur if using.
- Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and layer in a dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and remaining cream.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality mascarpone for best results.
- Chilling the whipped cream before whipping helps it thicken faster.
- Adjust coffee strength to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: tiramisu, Italian dessert, no-bake cake, coffee dessert