Ingredients
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- 24 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder for dusting
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the mascarpone filling by beating mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional coffee liqueur until smooth
- Brew strong coffee and let cool, then pour into a shallow dish
- Quickly dip half of the ladyfinger cookies into the coffee mixture (1 second per side)
- Place about 1 tablespoon of mascarpone filling on each dipped cookie
- Top with undipped ladyfinger cookies to create sandwiches
- Dust assembled cookies with cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoothest filling consistency
- Choose high-quality coffee for best flavor results
- Don’t over-dip cookies to prevent sogginess
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Flavors improve after 1 day, making these perfect for make-ahead treats
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg