Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua or Tia Maria) - optional
- 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream, chilled
- 8 ounces (227g) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 (7 ounce/200g) package ladyfingers (savoiardi biscuits)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions:
- Combine cooled coffee and coffee liqueur (if using) in a shallow dish.
- In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Dip each ladyfinger briefly in the coffee mixture, ensuring it's soaked but not soggy.
- Arrange a single layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone filling evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat layers with remaining ladyfingers and filling.
- Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder using a sieve or shaker.