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:

  1. Beat the softened mascarpone and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula, ensuring the volume remains airy.
  4. Mix the cooled coffee and dark rum in a shallow bowl.
  5. 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.
  6. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Repeat the process with a second layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
  8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  9. Just before serving, dust a layer of unsweetened cocoa powder over the top using a fine-mesh sieve.