Tiramisu Latte Indulgent Coffee (Printable)

A creamy coffee drink blending espresso-soaked biscuits with mascarpone and cocoa dusting for a rich, indulgent treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coffee & Liqueur

01 - 2 shots (2 fl oz) hot espresso
02 - 1 fl oz coffee liqueur (optional)

→ Biscuit Layer

03 - 4 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi), crumbled

→ Cream Layer

04 - 1/2 cup whole milk
05 - 3.4 fl oz heavy cream
06 - 2.8 oz mascarpone cheese
07 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Garnish

09 - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
10 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Brew espresso and pour hot over crumbled ladyfingers in a shallow bowl. Add coffee liqueur if using. Allow to soak for 2 minutes.
02 - Whisk mascarpone, heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
03 - Divide the espresso-soaked ladyfinger crumbs evenly between two large latte glasses or mugs.
04 - Pour the mascarpone cream over the biscuit layer in each glass.
05 - Dust the top with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings if desired. Serve immediately with a spoon.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like tiramisu but you can drink it while checking your email.
  • The contrast of warm espresso-soaked biscuits against cool, creamy mascarpone is pure comfort in a glass.
  • Takes barely 15 minutes and feels like you've done something impressive for yourself.
02 -
  • Two minutes soaking time is the sweet spot; any longer and your ladyfingers dissolve into biscuit soup instead of staying textured.
  • Mascarpone needs to be fresh and cold—if it breaks or looks grainy, you've either whipped it too hard or it was already sitting on a shelf somewhere for too long.
03 -
  • If your espresso isn't hot enough when you pour it, your biscuits won't soften properly—make sure your shots are truly hot, not just warm.
  • Sift your cocoa powder instead of dusting it; it creates a more even finish and somehow makes everything look more intentional.
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