Instant Coffee Tiramisu Parfait with Mascarpone Cream

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An effortless layered dessert combining instant coffee-soaked ladyfingers and luscious mascarpone cream for a quick tiramisu-inspired treat. This Italian-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs instant coffee granules, hot water, ladyfinger biscuits for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dissolve 2 tsp instant coffee granules in 1/2 cup hot water, stirring until completely dissolved, and let cool to room temperature.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  3. Step 3: Gently fold 1 cup mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream mixture until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Quickly dip each of the 12 ladyfinger biscuits into the cooled coffee mixture for 1-2 seconds, ensuring they absorb coffee but do not become soggy.
  5. Step 5: In serving glasses, layer soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, starting with ladyfingers. Repeat layers to fill glasses.
  6. Step 6: Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
  7. Step 7: Just before serving, dust the tops with unsweetened cocoa powder for a classic finish.

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