Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong coffee or espresso, brewed and cooled
- 2 tablespoons sugar, for coffee mixture
- 8 ounces high-quality white chocolate, for melting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for filling
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped until stiff peaks form
- fresh raspberries, ripe and firm, quantity as desired
- ladyfingers, quantity as needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew about one cup of strong coffee or espresso and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar until dissolved.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, break apart 8 ounces of high-quality white chocolate.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted and smooth.
- Let it cool slightly while you prepare other components.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
- Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually fold in 1 cup of heavy cream until well combined.
- Gently fold the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until completely incorporated.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee mixture for about one second on each side.
- Layer half of these soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of your serving dish.
- Spread half of your luscious white chocolate filling over the ladyfingers.
- Sprinkle half of your fresh raspberries on top.
- Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining filling and raspberries.
- Chill your masterpiece in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight if you can resist diving in sooner.
- Garnish with additional raspberries just before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Reheat gently using a microwave.
Serve chilled with fresh raspberries.
Use high-quality white chocolate for richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Chill
Nutrition
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg