# 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 - 0.5 cup whole milk
05 - 0.42 cup heavy cream
06 - 3 oz mascarpone cheese
07 - 2 tbsp sugar
08 - 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
→ Garnish
09 - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
10 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Brew 2 shots of hot espresso and immediately pour over the crumbled ladyfingers in a shallow bowl. Add coffee liqueur if desired. Allow to soak for 2 minutes.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk mascarpone, heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
03 - Portion the espresso-soaked biscuit crumbles evenly into two large latte glasses or mugs.
04 - Gently pour the mascarpone cream over the biscuit layer in each glass, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Dust the tops generously with unsweetened cocoa powder and add dark chocolate shavings if preferred. Serve immediately with a spoon for stirring and scooping.