Ingredients
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
2 cups vanilla ice cream
2–3 ladyfingers (crushed)
1/4 cup strong espresso or cold brew (chilled)
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped cream (for topping)
1 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
Optional toppings: chocolate curls, biscotti crumbs, chocolate syrup
Instructions
1. Brew espresso or prepare cold brew. Let it chill completely.
2. Add vanilla ice cream, mascarpone, espresso, sugar, and vanilla extract to a blender.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Fold in crushed ladyfingers for texture.
5. Pour into chilled tall glasses.
6. Top with whipped cream, cocoa powder, and your favorite toppings like biscotti or chocolate curls.
7. Serve immediately with a straw and a spoon.
Notes
For a kid-friendly version, use decaf or skip espresso entirely.
Make it extra indulgent by drizzling chocolate sauce inside the glass before pouring.
To boost protein, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
Use vegan ice cream and coconut cream for a dairy-free variation.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 24 hours and re-blend before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Drink
- Method: Blended, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg