# What You'll Need:
→ Coffee & Liqueur
01 - 2 shots (2 fl oz) hot espresso
02 - 1 fl oz coffee liqueur (optional)
→ Biscuit Layer
03 - 4 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi), crumbled
→ Cream Layer
04 - 4 fl oz whole milk
05 - 3.4 fl oz heavy cream
06 - 2.8 oz mascarpone cheese
07 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
08 - ½ tsp vanilla extract
→ Garnish
09 - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
10 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Brew 2 shots of hot espresso. While hot, pour over crumbled ladyfingers in a shallow bowl. Add coffee liqueur if desired. Allow biscuits to soak for 2 minutes.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together mascarpone, heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
03 - Divide the espresso-soaked biscuit crumbles evenly between two large latte glasses or mugs.
04 - Pour the mascarpone cream mixture over the biscuit layer in each glass.
05 - Dust each serving generously with cocoa powder and top with dark chocolate shavings if preferred. Serve immediately with a spoon for stirring and scooping.