Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) strong brewed coffee
- 2 tbsp (30ml) dark rum
- 24 pieces (200g) savoiardi ladyfingers
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions:
- Beat the softened mascarpone and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula, ensuring the volume remains airy.
- Mix the cooled coffee and dark rum in a shallow bowl.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture for 1 second per side and arrange them in a tight layer at the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Repeat the process with a second layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Just before serving, dust a layer of unsweetened cocoa powder over the top using a fine-mesh sieve.