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 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 24 pieces ladyfinger biscuits
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Method

1. 01
   In a shallow dish, mix brewed espresso with coffee liqueur and set aside to cool.
2. 02
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
3. 03
   In another bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. 04
   Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and smooth.
5. 05
   Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
6. 06
   Layer half of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish.
7. 07
   Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers evenly.
8. 08
   Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone cream.
9. 09
   Dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder.
10. 10
    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set before serving.