An indulgent espresso-based drink that captures the essence of tiramisu with rich toffee notes. This layered masterpiece combines velvety steamed milk, house-made toffee syrup, and a dusting of cocoa, finished with mascarpone foam for an authentic Italian dessert experience in a cup.
MethodEspresso
Prep time15
Coffee18g
Water36ml
Grind sizeFine
Water temp200°F
Instructions
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<h2>Preparation</h2> <ol><li><strong>Prepare mascarpone foam</strong>: Whisk mascarpone with 1 tsp brown sugar and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.</li><li><strong>Create toffee layer</strong>: Pour toffee syrup into bottom of 8oz cup.</li><li><strong>Crush ladyfinger</strong>: Break ladyfinger into small pieces and sprinkle over toffee syrup.</li><li><strong>Pull espresso</strong>: Extract 18g coffee to 36ml in 25-30 seconds using 9 bars pressure.</li><li><strong>Steam milk</strong>: Heat milk to 150°F with microfoam texture, creating velvety consistency.</li><li><strong>Layer drink</strong>: Pour espresso over ladyfinger pieces, then slowly add steamed milk, holding back foam.</li><li><strong>Top with mascarpone</strong>: Spoon mascarpone mixture on top.</li><li><strong>Finish</strong>: Dust with cocoa powder and serve immediately.</li></ol>