This elegant Italian-American dessert uses your food processor to create the perfect mascarpone filling in just 60 seconds! With layers of coffee-dipped cookies and creamy filling, it's a restaurant-quality dessert that's surprisingly easy to make at home.

🛒 Ingredients

For the mascarpone cream:

• 16 oz (450g) mascarpone cheese, softened
• 3 large egg yolks
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For assembly:

• 24 ladyfinger cookies
• 1½ cups (360ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
• Cocoa powder for dusting
• Dark chocolate shavings for garnish

⚙️ Tools & Safety

• S-blade for cream mixture
• 8x8 inch dish or 9-inch springform pan
• Fine mesh sieve for dusting
• Timer – crucial for motor protection!
• Electric mixer (optional, for whipping cream)

⏱️ Step-by-Step (60-Second Cream Method)

1️⃣ Make Mascarpone Cream (60 seconds)

1. Process egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick (30 seconds)
2. Add mascarpone and vanilla, process 20 seconds until smooth
3. Transfer to bowl, fold in whipped cream (whipped separately)

2️⃣ Assemble Layers

1. Mix coffee and liqueur in shallow dish
2. Quickly dip ladyfingers in coffee mixture
3. Arrange in single layer in dish
4. Spread half of mascarpone cream over ladyfingers

3️⃣ Chill & Serve

1. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients
2. Refrigerate at least 6 hours (preferably overnight)
3. Dust with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings before serving

⚠️ Critical Safety Notes

✅ Cream mixture: 50 seconds processing
✅ Light ingredients – well within machine capacity
✅ 30-minute cool-down required before next use
✅ Never process whipped cream – fold in separately

🌟 Why This Recipe Works

• Silky smooth filling – Food processor creates perfectly emulsified cream
• Classic Italian-American dessert – Always impressive for guests
• No-bake convenience – Perfect for warm weather entertaining
• Make-ahead friendly – Flavors improve overnight

Perfect for:

• Dinner parties
• Holiday gatherings
• Romantic desserts
• Special occasions

💡 Pro Tips

• Quality ingredients – Use good mascarpone for best results
• Cool coffee – Hot coffee will make ladyfingers mushy
• Quick dipping – Ladyfingers should be moist but not soggy
• Chill thoroughly – Essential for clean slicing

Always unplug when scraping bowl or assembling layers!

☕ Variation Ideas

• Chocolate Tiramisu – Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to cream mixture
• Berry Tiramisu – Add berry compote between layers
• Non-alcoholic – Use extra coffee instead of liqueur

Storage: Keeps 4 days refrigerated, do not freeze