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
Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Ingredients: 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

Category Dessert

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Italian Fusion

Technique Whipping

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: October 01, 2024

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.

Additional

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!