Description
A delightful no-bake Italian dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24-30 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened mascarpone cheese with the powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are moistened but not soggy. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of coffee liqueur or rum to the coffee mixture.
- Ensure your mascarpone is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Don’t over-soak the ladyfingers, or they will become too mushy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350-400
- Sugar: Approximately 25-30g
- Sodium: Approximately 50-75mg
- Fat: Approximately 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Trans Fat: Less than 1g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-35g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approximately 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70-90mg