What You Need **To Make the Cream Layer**:
A cup of heavy cream, a cup of mascarpone cheese, half a cup of powdered sugar, and a teaspoon of vanilla essence
In regards to the coffee layer:
- 1 cup of cold, freshly prepared coffee
1 tablespoon of sugar and, if desired, 1 tablespoon of coffee liqueur
**For the Foundation:** - 12 shattered ladyfingers
cocoa powder, used as a dusting agent
Getting Ready
First, get the coffee layer ready: - Make a pot of strong coffee and set it aside to cool.
- A Add the sugar and, if desired, the coffee liqueur, and mix well. Put aside.
2. **Get the Cream Layer Ready:** - Heavy cream, whipped to firm peaks in a large basin, is ready to be mixed.
- A Combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mascarpone cheese in a separate dish and beat until creamy and smooth.
- A After the mascarpone mixture is well blended, gently fold in the whipped cream.
