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:

  1. Combine cooled coffee and coffee liqueur (if using) in a shallow dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Dip each ladyfinger briefly in the coffee mixture, ensuring it's soaked but not soggy.
  6. Arrange a single layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of the baking dish.
  7. Spread half of the mascarpone filling evenly over the ladyfingers.
  8. Repeat layers with remaining ladyfingers and filling.
  9. Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  10. Before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder using a sieve or shaker.