Layered No-Bake Tiramisu Parfaits with Mascarpone

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Individual no-bake tiramisu parfaits layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and dusted with cocoa powder for an elegant dessert. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered 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 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz mascarpone cheese until smooth. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Step 2: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese until fully combined and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Combine 1/2 cup cooled strong brewed espresso and 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (if using) in a shallow dish.
  4. Step 4: Quickly dip each of the 12 ladyfinger cookies into the espresso mixture for 1-2 seconds, ensuring they soak but do not become soggy.
  5. Step 5: In 4 parfait glasses, layer soaked ladyfingers, then 1/3 of the mascarpone cream, repeating until the glasses are filled, ending with mascarpone cream on top.
  6. Step 6: Dust the top of each parfait with a generous sprinkle of unsweetened cocoa powder.
  7. Step 7: Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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