Tiramisu Latte

A latte inspired by the Italian dessert, tiramisu. Tiramisu is layers of soft lady fingers soaked in coffee and rum and a creamy mascarpone custard, topped with a dusting of cocoa powder. This no bake dessert is absolutely delicious, that it only makes sense to use those delicious flavors in a latte.

This latte uses coffee that is flavored with rum extract or real rum if you choose. I used extract, because I did not have rum in the house and did not want to buy it for the drink, but still wanted that rum flavor. Some steamed milk is added to the coffee to make it a latte and then topped with the most delicious mascarpone whipped cream.

Tiramisu Latte

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cold heavy cream
• 8 ounces milk
• 4 ounces strong brewed coffee, hot
• 1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Directions:

1. In a small bowl add the mascarpone and sugar. Using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, whip until smooth,
2. While whipping, slowly pour the heavy cream down the side of the bowl. Whip until stiff peaks form.
3. Add the milk to a microwave safe and container and heat for about 15 seconds. Whisk and continue to heat in 15 second increments until hot. Once hot, whisk the milk until it becomes frothy.
4. Add the hot coffee to a mug and stir in the rum extract.
5. Pour the milk over the coffee, making sure to get all the foam out as well.
6. Place the mascarpone whipped cream on top.
7. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with a ladyfinger for a true Tiramisu latte.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:

If you want to use real rum instead of extract, use about 1 ounce of dark rum or 2 tablespoons.

The mascarpone whipped cream will look prettier and be easier to spread out on top of the drink if it is pipped on. I was being lazy and did not want to get out my piping stuff so I just scooped it on with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 434
Total Fat		34.5g
Saturated Fat		22.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		130mg
Sodium		158.3mg
Potassium		245mg
Total Carbohydrates		15.3g
Dietary Fiber		0g
Sugars		15.1g
Protein		12.2g
Vitamin A 34% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 29% Iron 0%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Baking a Moment.