Tiramisu

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups cold espresso
- 3 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 package ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
- cocoa powder for dusting

Steps:
- Beat the cream, gradually adding sugar and vanilla, to stiff peaks. Fold in the mascarpone.
- Mix espresso and liqueur; quickly dip each ladyfinger on both sides (don't soak) and lay a layer in an 8x8 pan.
- Spread half the cream over, add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, then the rest of the cream.
- Dust generously with cocoa powder.
- Chill at least 3-4 hours or overnight.