Tiramisu with Cardamom-Infused Mascarpone Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-15 · Updated 2026-07-15

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An elegant tiramisu featuring a lightly cardamom-spiced mascarpone cream layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers for a fragrant twist on a classic dessert. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, 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 350 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 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1 1/2 cups strong brewed espresso, cooled
3 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
24 pieces ladyfinger biscuits
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings

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Instructions

Step 1: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp cardamom powder until soft peaks form.
Step 2: Gently fold 8 oz mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream until smooth and well combined, maintaining a light texture.
Step 3: Combine 1 1/2 cups cooled strong brewed espresso with 3 tbsp coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
Step 4: Quickly dip each of the 24 ladyfinger biscuits into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy, and arrange a layer in an 8x8 inch dish.
Step 5: Spread half of the cardamom mascarpone cream evenly over the soaked ladyfingers.
Step 6: Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone cream.
Step 7: Cover and refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
Step 8: Before serving, dust the top evenly with 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder and garnish with 2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings for added texture and flavor.