Description
A classic Italian dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong coffee
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur
- 3 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 packages ladyfingers
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Brew the coffee and mix it with the coffee liqueur; let it cool.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream until smooth.
- Dip the ladyfingers briefly in the coffee mixture and layer them in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layers and finish with a smooth top layer of mascarpone.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle chocolate shavings on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark coffee and high-quality coffee liqueur. Letting it chill overnight is ideal for deepening flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: tiramisu, dessert, Italian dessert, coffee dessert, no-bake dessert