Description
A light, nutty twist on the classic Italian dessert, blending creamy mascarpone with pistachios and espresso for a show-stopping finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, crushed
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix the brewed espresso with coffee liqueur.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture quickly then layer them in a 9×9 inch dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fold in half of the crushed pistachios into the mascarpone mixture.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers.
- Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Top with the rest of the crushed pistachios and dust with cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Make sure to dip ladyfingers quickly to avoid sogginess. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pistachio, Tiramisu, Dessert, Italian, No-Bake, Creamy