Description
A no-bake dessert combining rich coffee-soaked graham crackers with a creamy mascarpone filling, perfect for a chilled treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweetening the coffee)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese), softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 sleeves graham crackers (about 18–20 full sheets)
- 2 cups whipped topping (for the top layer)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Brew 1 1/2 cups of strong coffee or espresso. Stir in sugar if desired and let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in 2 cups of whipped topping until fluffy and well combined.
- Quickly dip the graham crackers into the cooled coffee (1–2 seconds per cracker). Layer the dipped crackers on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
- Spread 1/3 of the mascarpone mixture over the graham crackers. Repeat the layers, ending with the mascarpone mixture on top.
- Cover the top with the remaining whipped topping.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the cake to set and the flavors to meld.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Use a hot, dry knife for slicing to ensure clean cuts. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days or freeze individual slices for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Icebox Cake, Coffee Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, Tiramisu Alternative, Easy Dessert