Tiramisu Latte Coffee Drink (Print View)

A rich blend of espresso-soaked biscuits layered with creamy mascarpone and cocoa powder.

# 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 - ½ cup whole milk
05 - ⅓ cup heavy cream
06 - 3 oz mascarpone cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons sugar
08 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Brew the espresso and while still hot, pour it 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 together mascarpone, heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
03 - Divide the espresso-soaked biscuit crumbles evenly between two large latte glasses or mugs.
04 - Pour the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the biscuit layer in each glass.
05 - Dust each serving generously with cocoa powder and top with dark chocolate shavings if preferred. Serve immediately with a spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like tiramisu but drinks like a latte, giving you the best of both worlds without the commitment of a full dessert.
  • Takes just 15 minutes from craving to sipping, so you can satisfy a sudden coffee-and-dessert emergency without any fuss.
02 -
  • If your mascarpone is cold straight from the fridge, it will be lumpy no matter how hard you whisk—let it sit out for 10 minutes first and everything will come together smoothly.
  • The soaked biscuit layer at the bottom will continue absorbing liquid as it sits, so serve this drink right away and stir it well as you drink to get all those little bits of coffee-soaked cookie in every spoonful.
03 -
  • Whisk your cream mixture by hand instead of using an electric mixer—it gives you better control and takes just as long, plus you won't risk overwhipping the cream into butter.
  • If you want to feel like a proper barista, warm your glasses under hot running water before you pour, which keeps your drink at the perfect temperature for longer and makes the whole experience feel more intentional.
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