Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, mix room temperature mascarpone cheese with granulated sugar on low speed until smooth. Add vanilla extract and optional coffee liqueur, mixing until fully combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture in three additions, using a rubber spatula to keep the mix light and airy. Cover and refrigerate.
- Crush Oreo cookies into coarse crumbs to make "dirt." Write "RIP" on Milano cookies with black decorating gel or melted chocolate for "tombstones." Set aside.
- Prepare serving cups, the mascarpone cream, cooled coffee in a shallow dish, and ladyfinger cookies for assembly.
- Dip each ladyfinger cookie quickly (1-2 seconds) in coffee, break in half, and place the pieces in the bottom of each cup as the first layer.
- Spread a generous layer of mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers in each cup.
- Repeat with another dipped and broken layer of ladyfingers on top of the cream layer.
- Add a final layer of mascarpone cream, filling cups to about half an inch from the rim.
- Cover cups and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow ladyfingers to soften and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, sprinkle crushed Oreo "dirt" on top, insert one Milano "tombstone," and serve immediately.
Notes
This no-bake recipe is perfect for Halloween parties and can be customized with toppings like gummy worms or green sanding sugar. Make ahead for easy party prep.
