Description
A rich no-bake dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, airy chocolate mousse, and creamy mascarpone, finished with a dusting of cocoa.
Ingredients
- 200 g ladyfinger biscuits
- 240 ml strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 300 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 400 ml heavy cream, cold
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250 g mascarpone cheese
- 100 ml heavy cream (for mascarpone layer)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for mascarpone layer)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare strong coffee, let cool, and mix with sugar.
- Quickly dip ladyfinger biscuits into coffee and arrange in a single layer in a pan.
- Melt dark chocolate and let it cool slightly.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold melted chocolate into whipped cream to create mousse.
- Spread half the mousse over the biscuit layer.
- Add another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers.
- Mix mascarpone, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until smooth and spread over biscuits.
- Top with remaining chocolate mousse and smooth the surface.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving and slice.
Notes
- Dip biscuits quickly to avoid sogginess.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
- Chill overnight for optimal texture and taste.
- Use a warm knife for clean slices.
- Store covered to prevent absorbing fridge odors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
