- IngredientsFor the cream:
- 500 g mascarpone cheese
- 1½ cups whipping cream (cold)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 250–300 g ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
- 1½ cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- Prepare coffee: Brew strong coffee and allow it to cool completely.
- Make cream: Whip cold cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Add mascarpone and gently beat until smooth and thick. Avoid overmixing.
- Prepare biscuits: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into cooled coffee. Do not soak for too long.
- First layer: Arrange coffee-soaked biscuits in a rectangular glass dish.
- Add cream: Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the biscuits.
- Second layer: Add another layer of coffee-dipped biscuits.
- Spread the remaining cream evenly on top.
- Finish: Dust generously with cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Use cold whipping cream for a thicker filling.
- Dip biscuits for only 1–2 seconds.
- Use unsweetened cocoa for an authentic flavour.
- Chill overnight for neat, beautiful slices.
- Keep refrigerated until serving.
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