Tiramisu Trifle An Italian Dream in Every Bite

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine cooled coffee, coffee liqueur (if using), and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
2. In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together softened mascarpone, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
4. Gently fold the mascarpone mixture into the whipped cream until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Dip ladyfingers, one at a time, into the coffee mixture, soaking for a few seconds on each side. Don't over soak!
6. Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers on the bottom of the trifle bowl.
7. Spread half of the mascarpone custard over the ladyfingers.
8. Repeat layers with remaining soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone custard.
9. Cover the tiramisu trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
10. Just before serving, dust the top of the trifle generously with cocoa powder. Serve cold.