Ingredients
Scale
- 24-28 savoiardi (ladyfingers)
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur or Marsala (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Chocolate shavings for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Beat mascarpone with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip cream to soft peaks, then fold into mascarpone mixture until combined.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly into cooled espresso; do not soak.
- Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in a dish; spread mascarpone mixture over.
- Repeat layers; finish with mascarpone and dust with cocoa powder. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Make ahead for best flavor; overnight chilling deepens the flavors.
- For a lighter version, substitute part of the mascarpone with whipped Greek yogurt.
- Use strong espresso for authentic taste; Marsala or coffee liqueur is optional for adults.
- Serves well in individual glasses for elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: No-Bake, Refrigerate
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
