Coffee-Soaked Tiramisu with Mascarpone and Cocoa

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A classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-dipped ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and a dusting of cocoa. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers strong brewed coffee, granulated sugar, cocoa powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 8 Italian cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shallow dish, mix 1 cup cooled coffee with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until dissolved.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, beat 6 oz mascarpone cheese with 2 egg yolks until smooth.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 1/4 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the mascarpone mixture.
  4. Step 4: Dip 12 ladyfingers quickly into the coffee mixture, coating both sides, and arrange in a single layer in an 8x8 inch dish.
  5. Step 5: Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then top with another layer of dipped ladyfingers.
  6. Step 6: Spread the remaining mascarpone mixture over the top, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup cocoa powder.
  7. Step 7: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

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