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Italian No Bake Cake

Italian No Bake Cake: Indulge in a Creamy Delight at Home

Experience a delightful dessert that requires no baking, perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 400 grams ladyfinger cookies
  • 500 grams mascarpone cheese
  • 300 ml heavy cream
  • 150 grams sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brewed espresso
  • cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Dip ladyfingers in brewed espresso quickly to avoid sogginess.
  3. Layer the bottom of a serving dish with dipped ladyfingers.
  4. Add a layer of cheese mixture over the ladyfingers.
  5. Repeat the layers, finishing with the cheese mixture on top.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.

Notes

  • For a variation, add a layer of chocolate ganache between the layers.
  • Make sure to use freshly brewed espresso for the best flavor.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: No bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20 grams
  • Sodium: 50 milligrams
  • Fat: 25 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 15 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 30 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 6 grams
  • Cholesterol: 100 milligrams

Keywords: Italian No Bake Cake, Italian dessert, creamy no bake cake