Ingredients
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- 4 hot cross buns, sliced
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine coffee and a splash of rum (optional).
- Dip each slice of hot cross bun into the coffee mixture briefly.
- Layer the soaked buns in a serving dish.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in mascarpone, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the first layer of buns.
- Add another layer of soaked buns and repeat with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, drizzle some coffee liqueur over the buns before layering.
- This dessert tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg