Description
A rich and indulgent dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone filling, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- 4 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine cooled espresso and coffee liqueur. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
- Gently fold in mascarpone until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- Layer half of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Repeat with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or overnight.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat mascarpone or whipped topping and reduce sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: tiramisu, dessert, coffee, indulgent, Italian