Ingredients
- Ladyfinger biscuits
- Espresso
- Mascarpone cheese
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla extract
- Optional liqueur (Marsala or Amaretto)
Instructions
- Clear your workspace and gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) if you're baking ladyfingers.
- Brew 1 cup of strong espresso and let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks; gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
- Briefly dip ladyfingers into cooled espresso and layer them in a dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then add another layer of soaked biscuits.
- Top with the remaining mascarpone mixture and dust with cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required unless baking ladyfingers
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg