Italian Tiramisu with Mascarpone Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup espresso coffee brewed and cooled
• 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur
• 2 cups mascarpone cheese room temperature
• 1 cup heavy cream cold
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 24 pieces ladyfinger biscuits
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

1. 1 In a shallow dish, mix brewed espresso with coffee liqueur and set aside to cool.
2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
3. 3 In another bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. 4 Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and smooth.
5. 5 Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
6. 6 Layer half of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish.
7. 7 Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers evenly.
8. 8 Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone cream.
9. 9 Dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder.
10. 10 Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set before serving.