- 1 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 c sugar
- 1 t vanilla
- 1 1/2 c cold espresso/strong coffee*
- 1 package lady fingers cookies, Savoiardi brand
- cocoa powder
Add whipping cream to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed with electric mixers (or use a stand mixer). Slowly add sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until stiff peaks. Add mascarpone cheese and mix just until combined. Set aside.
Add coffee to a shallow bowl. Dip the lady fingers in the coffee (just a quick dip on each side) and lay them in a single layer on the bottom of an 8×8” or similar size pan. Smooth half of the mascarpone mixture over the top. Add another layer of dipped lady fingers. Smooth remaining mascarpone cream over the top. Using a fine mesh strainer, dust cocoa powder generously over the top. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or up to overnight before serving.
*espresso/coffee can be substituted with a strong mix of cocoa powder and water.
