Tiramisu Toffee Dessert

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup brewed espresso
• 1/2 cup Kahlúa or other coffee liqueur
• 30 ladyfingers
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
• 1/2 cup toffee bits
• 1/4 cup chocolate shavings

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

None

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Combine espresso and Kahlúa in a shallow dish.
2. Dip ladyfingers in the coffee mixture, one at a time, and arrange them in a single layer on the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, beat mascarpone cheese until smooth.
4. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone cheese.
5. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
6. Sprinkle with toffee bits.
7. Top with remaining mascarpone mixture.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. Before serving, sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 40g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy
• Sweet and decadent
• Boozy (from the coffee liqueur)
• Has a distinct tiramisu flavor with a toffee twist

User Comments:

• "This dessert was amazing! It had the perfect balance of sweetness, coffee flavor, and toffee crunch."
• "I loved the combination of textures, from the soft ladyfingers to the creamy mascarpone to the crunchy toffee."
• "It's a great dessert for a special occasion or any time you want to treat yourself."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use high-quality mascarpone cheese for the best flavor.
• Let the dessert chill for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
• If you don't have Kahlúa, you can use another coffee liqueur or omit it altogether.
• To make a boozy version, add an extra shot of Kahlúa to the coffee mixture.
• To make a non-alcoholic version, omit the Kahlúa.