Coffee Charlotte Dessert

This elegant no-bake Coffee Charlotte combines the richness of mascarpone cheese, a hint of maraschino liqueur, and soft ladyfingers soaked in a warm cocoa-coffee mixture. Perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or when you want a refined dessert that’s incredibly easy to make and irresistibly smooth.

Ingredients:

• 1 package ladyfingers (about 7 oz / 200 g)
• 5 large eggs
• 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 17.5 oz mascarpone cheese (about 2¼ cups)
• 2 tablespoons maraschino liqueur
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons instant cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee
• ¾ cup milk (warm)
• 3 tablespoons dark rum

Instructions:

1. Separate the eggs. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until light and creamy.
2. Add mascarpone and maraschino, and mix until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the mascarpone mixture.
4. In a shallow bowl, dissolve cocoa and instant coffee in the warm milk. Stir in the rum.
5. Dip ladyfingers quickly into the liquid (do not soak), and layer them in a deep dish or mold.
6. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the first layer of ladyfingers.
7. Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining cream.
8. Top with a final layer of dipped ladyfingers.
9. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator to set.
10. Optional: Dust with cocoa powder before serving.