Ingredients
Gluten-free ladyfingers
Mascarpone cheese
Eggs (separated)
Granulated sugar
Strong coffee or espresso
Marsala wine or Amaretto (optional)
Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
Optional: grated dark chocolate
Instructions
1. Brew strong coffee or espresso and let it cool. Add Marsala or Amaretto if using.
2. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
3. Add mascarpone to the yolk mixture and mix until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites to stiff peaks.
5. Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.
6. Dip gluten-free ladyfingers quickly into the coffee.
7. Layer soaked ladyfingers in a dish, then spread cream mixture.
8. Repeat layers and finish with cream.
9. Dust with cocoa powder and optional grated chocolate.
10. Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Notes
Use decaf espresso and omit alcohol for a family-friendly version.
Make ahead: tastes even better after 24 hours.
Use coconut whipped cream and vegan mascarpone for a dairy-free version.
Add cinnamon or pumpkin spice for a holiday twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg