Prepare the Coffee

In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until smooth and creamy.

Mix the Mascarpone

Dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso for about 2 seconds, making sure not to soak them too long. Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a serving dish.

Soak the Ladyfingers

Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers.

Layer the Mascarpone Mixture

Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.

Repeat the Layers

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Chill the Tiramisu

Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.

signature tiramisu

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