Layered Coffee Tiramisu Parfaits with Mascarpone Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Individual coffee-soaked ladyfinger parfaits layered with a smooth mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder for an elegant Italian dessert. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers ladyfinger cookies, strong brewed coffee, granulated sugar 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 420 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 pieces ladyfinger cookies
1 cup, cooled strong brewed coffee
1/3 cup granulated sugar
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp dark rum (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Brew 1 cup strong coffee and let cool to room temperature; stir in 2 tbsp dark rum if using.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 8 oz mascarpone cheese, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 cup heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form and the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Step 3: Quickly dip 12 ladyfinger cookies, one at a time, into the coffee mixture for about 1 second each, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
Step 4: In four serving glasses, layer 3 soaked ladyfingers per glass, then spoon one-third of the mascarpone cream over the cookies.
Step 5: Repeat the layers two more times until glasses are filled, finishing with mascarpone cream on top.
Step 6: Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
Step 7: Just before serving, dust the tops with 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine sieve for a classic finish.