Layered dessert featuring coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and cocoa dusting in mini glasses.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cream Layer
01 - 8.8 oz mascarpone cheese
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Coffee Mixture
05 - 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
06 - 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
→ Assembly
07 - 12-14 ladyfinger biscuits, cut to fit shot glasses
08 - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
09 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together mascarpone, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until medium peaks form.
03 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
04 - Mix the cooled espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
05 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture without soaking.
06 - Place a dipped ladyfinger at the bottom of each shot glass.
07 - Spoon or pipe a layer of mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
08 - Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by cream, then smooth the top.
09 - Refrigerate the assembled portions for at least 2 hours to set flavors.
10 - Dust with cocoa powder and optionally garnish with dark chocolate shavings before serving.
