# Components:
→ 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 - ½ cup whole milk
05 - ⅓ cup heavy cream
06 - 3 oz mascarpone cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
08 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish
09 - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
10 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# Method:
01 - Brew 2 shots of hot espresso. Pour over crumbled ladyfingers placed in a shallow bowl. Add coffee liqueur if desired. Allow to soak for 2 minutes.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together mascarpone, heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
03 - Evenly divide the espresso-soaked biscuit crumbles into two large latte glasses or mugs.
04 - Pour the mascarpone cream mixture over the biscuit layer in each glass.
05 - Dust liberally with unsweetened cocoa powder and add dark chocolate shavings if preferred. Serve immediately with a spoon.