Tiramisu Latte Coffee Drink (Printable)

A rich Italian coffee drink combining espresso, creamy mascarpone, and biscuit crumbles topped with cocoa.

# 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 - 4 fl oz whole milk
05 - 3.4 fl oz heavy cream
06 - 2.8 oz mascarpone cheese
07 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
08 - ½ tsp vanilla extract

→ Garnish

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

# Method:

01 - Brew 2 shots of hot espresso. While hot, pour over 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, whole 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 over the biscuit layer in each glass.
05 - Dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
06 - Serve immediately with a spoon for stirring and scooping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but comes together in the time it takes to brew espresso.
  • You get the sophisticated flavor of tiramisu without the fussy assembly or overnight chilling.
  • It feels special enough to impress guests but casual enough for a solo treat.
02 -
  • If your mascarpone is cold from the fridge, it will seize and get grainy no matter how gently you whisk; let it sit out for 15 minutes first and thank yourself later.
  • The biscuits soak fast—two minutes is enough, any longer and they become a soggy paste that loses their texture entirely.
03 -
  • Dust the cocoa powder twice—once before serving and once more at the very end for visual drama and fresh cocoa flavor that hasn't had time to absorb into the cream.
  • Use a fine sifter for the cocoa powder instead of just sprinkling it; the difference between dusty and elegantly coated is worth the extra 10 seconds.
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