Ingredients
2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tbsp mascarpone cheese
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp sugar or sweetener (to taste)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Cocoa powder for dusting
Optional: 1/2 ladyfinger cookie (for garnish)
Optional: 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlua or Tia Maria)
Instructions
1. Brew the espresso or strong coffee.
2. In a small bowl, whip mascarpone, cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
3. Pour espresso into a mug.
4. Add sugar or liqueur if desired and stir.
5. Top with the mascarpone cream.
6. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with half a ladyfinger if using.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Use French press or instant espresso if you don’t have a machine.
Make it alcohol-free by skipping the liqueur.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a festive twist.
Chill the mascarpone topping in advance for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg