Description
A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, chopped
- 1 package ladyfingers
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Begin by whipping the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese with a spatula until smooth and creamy.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso just long enough to soak them.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
- Top your creation with the remaining chopped pistachios and dust generously with cocoa powder.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Use high-quality mascarpone for best results. Be careful not to soak the ladyfingers too long.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg