Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hot cross buns
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- Slice the hot cross buns in half and dip each half in the coffee.
- In a bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- Layer half of the soaked hot cross buns in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the buns.
- Add another layer of the soaked buns and top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Sift cocoa powder over the top layer.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use espresso instead of brewed coffee.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg