# 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.