Description
A rich and creamy Italian dessert made with espresso-dipped ladyfingers and layers of mascarpone cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ladyfingers
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso (cooled)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- Optional: 2 tbsp coffee liqueur
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee Mixture: Brew a strong cup of espresso and let it cool.
- Whip the Mascarpone: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese and sugar until creamy.
- Whip Cream: In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Assemble the Layers: Briefly dip ladyfingers in the cooled coffee and layer them in a serving dish. Spread half of the mascarpone cream on top and repeat.
- Dust with Cocoa: Generously sprinkle cocoa powder on top.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best taste, and be patient while chilling the dessert for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: tiramisu, dessert, Italian, coffee, mascarpone, family recipe