Espresso Tiramisu Trifle
This Espresso Tiramisu Trifle is for you if you like strong espresso, creamy mascarpone, and layers of soft, coffee-soaked cookies. It’s rich, decadent, and really simple to make—no baking needed!
This dessert is great for impressing guests or pampering oneself because it is served in layers.
Let’s do it!
Equipment Needed
- Bowl for mixing
- A hand mixer or a stand mixer
- Whisk
- A little plate for dipping cookies
- Individual serving glasses or a trifle dish
- Cocoa powder sifter
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of freshly brewed espresso (cooled)
- 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur, like Kahlúa or Tia Maria (optional)
- 1 tbsp of sugar
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- ½ cup of mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup of powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 to 15 ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Optional: Dark chocolate shavings for decoration
Preparation Steps
Step 1: Make the espresso and sweeten it
Make 1 1/2 cups of espresso, add sugar, and let it cool. If you’re using coffee liqueur, add it.
Step 2: Prepare the Mascarpone Cream
Mix together the heavy cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until they are thick and frothy.
Step 3: Dip the ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso liquid, being careful not to soak them too much.
Step 4: Put the Layers Together
Put a layer of ladyfingers soaked in coffee on top of the trifle dish, then a layer of mascarpone cream on top of that. Do the layers again until the dish is full.
Step 5: Sprinkle with cocoa and chill
Put cocoa powder on top and chill for at least four hours (or overnight for the finest flavor).
Step 6: Serve and add a garnish
Put dark chocolate shavings over top and serve cold!
Tips & Tricks
- Use a strong espresso! It gives the tiramisu its unique taste.
- Don’t wet the ladyfingers too much. A brief dip is all you need!
- For the greatest taste and texture, let it chill for at least four hours.
- Adding a little bit of cinnamon to the cocoa dusting will make it taste even better.
- Want a version without alcohol? Don’t drink the coffee liqueur!
Storage
You can keep it in the fridge for up to three days. The tastes get better the longer it rests!
That’s all there is to it! Your Espresso Tiramisu Trifle is done! It has a lot of strong espresso flavor and is thick and creamy. It has soft ladyfingers and fluffy mascarpone cream on top. Give it a shot, snap a picture, and tell me how it went. Have fun! ☕🍰✨