Ingredients:

  • cup (240ml) Strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
  • /4 cup (60ml) Hot water
  • Tbsp (30ml) Dark rum or brandy (Optional)
  • tsp Vanilla Extract (for soaking liquid)
  • oz (450g) Cold Mascarpone cheese
  • cup (240ml) Cold Heavy whipping cream (35% fat minimum)
  • /2 cup (100g) Granulated sugar
  • tsp Vanilla Extract (for cream)
  • Approx. 30 Lotus Biscoff Cookies
  • /2 cup (120g) Smooth Biscoff Spread
  • /2 cup Crushed Biscoff Cookies (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Soaking Liquid: Whisk together cooled coffee, hot water, optional spirits, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a shallow dish. Set aside.
  2. Make the Cream Base: In a large bowl, gently whisk the cold mascarpone, sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until just smooth. Do not overmix.
  3. Whip the Cream: In a separate, clean bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form (when the whisk is lifted, the peaks stand up straight).
  4. Fold Together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture in two additions until homogenous and fluffy. Be careful not to knock out the air.
  5. Prepare the Dish: Lightly spread a thin layer of the mascarpone cream on the bottom of your 8x8 inch serving dish.
  6. First Cookie Layer: Quickly dip one Biscoff cookie at a time into the soaking liquid (about 1-2 seconds per side—don't let them get mushy!). Arrange a single, tightly packed layer over the cream base.
  7. Biscoff Spread Layer: Drizzle or spoon half of the slightly warmed Biscoff spread evenly over the soaked cookies.
  8. Cream Layer: Spread half of the remaining mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the Biscoff spread layer.
  9. Second Cookie Layer: Repeat the dipping and layering process with the remaining Biscoff cookies.
  10. Final Cream Layer: Top with the remaining mascarpone cream, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  11. Chill and Set: Cover the dish tightly with cling film and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to firm up.
  12. Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the crushed Biscoff crumbs generously over the top.