From above, the glass gleams with a seductive mix of colors as luscious cream layers settle with distinct boundaries against the glass' contour. Warm coffee shades medley with a dense white cloud of mascarpone and delicate dusting of cocoa. A single biscotti laid diagonally across the glass adds a visually intriguing crunch factor.

Tiramisu Affogato Martini

Name: Tiramisu Affogato Martini
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 shots Espresso shots brewed and cooled; 1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese whipped; 1/4 cup Heavy cream chilled; 2 tablespoons Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 4 pieces Ladyfingers dipped in coffee and crushed; 2 oz Coffee liqueur; Cocoa powder for dusting; handful Ice cubes; 2 pieces Biscotti for garnish

An exciting fusion of tiramisu, affogato and martini.

Category Dessert

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Whipping

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · October 01, 2024

A little about this dish

Truly embodying the spirit of National Coffee Day, this recipe respects the ebbs and flow of life symbolized by coffee. From the energy-boosting aroma of caffeine in the morning, to indulgent after-dinner coffee desserts, coffee has always been our round-the-clock companion. Our featured recipe today is the 'Tiramisu Affogato Martini', an invigorating twist to the classic Italian dessert and after-dinner coffee. Its main ingredients are richly brewed espresso and creamy mascarpone cheese.

Ingredients (for 2)

Espresso shots — 2 shots — brewed and cooled
Mascarpone cheese — 1/2 cup — whipped
Heavy cream — 1/4 cup — chilled
Sugar — 2 tablespoons
Vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon
Ladyfingers — 4 pieces — dipped in coffee and crushed
Coffee liqueur — 2 oz
Cocoa powder — — for dusting
Ice cubes — handful
Biscotti — 2 pieces — for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 — 🧈🥄🍚

In a large bowl, whip together the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
Step 2 — 🍸☕🍪

Fill two martini glasses halfway with the crushed, coffee-dipped ladyfingers.
Step 3 — 🧀🥛🔝

Pour the whipped mascarpone mix over the ladyfingers till the glass is 3/4ths full.
Step 4 — ☕🥃❄️

In a shaker, mix together the espresso, coffee liqueur and ice cubes. Shake well.
Step 5 — ☕🍸🔝

Strain and pour the chilled espresso mix over the mascarpone layer in the martini glasses.
Step 6 — 🍫🥄🔝

Dust the top with a generous sprinkling of cocoa powder.
Step 7 — 🍪🍸😋

Garnish each glass with a biscotti before serving immediately.

A final fox tip

For a non-alcoholic version, skip the coffee liqueur. Finely chopped dark chocolate can also be added for an extra crunch and chocolatey flavor. This dessert is a fun, interactive way for kids to celebrate Coffee Day by helping out with the layering and dusting!