Pavesini sandwich with coffee and chocolate

The Pavesini coffee and chocolate sandwiches are a delicious variation on the famous Italian tiramisu. Here I propose a simple and elegant recipe for a spoon dessert that combines the intense flavor of coffee with the sweetness of chocolate.

Ingredients

• 16 Pavesini (these thin Italian cookies are similar to ladyfingers, but are thinner and crispier)
• 200 ml of cold espresso coffee
• 100 g of dark chocolate
• 250 g of mascarpone
• 2 tablespoons of icing sugar
• Cocoa powder for garnish

Preparation

1. First, prepare the espresso coffee and let it cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, work the mascarpone with icing sugar until you obtain a smooth and uniform cream. If necessary, you can soften the mascarpone by leaving it at room temperature for some time before working on it.
3. Break the dark chocolate and melt it in a double boiler or microwave, taking care not to burn it. You can add a spoonful of milk or cream to make the chocolate more fluid if necessary.
4. Take the Pavesini and dip them lightly in the cold coffee. Be careful not to soak them too much to prevent them from becoming too soft and breaking.
5. Spread a portion of the mascarpone on half of the dipped Pavesini. On the other half of the cookies, spread a layer of melted dark chocolate.
6. Pair the biscuits with the mascarpone with those with the chocolate, as if they were small sandwiches, and arrange them on a serving dish.
7. Let the Pavesini sandwiches rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, so that the flavors blend well.
8. Before serving, dust the Pavesini sandwiches with cocoa powder for a touch of elegance and an extra layer of flavor.

Curiosity

In Italy, Pavesini is a well-known brand that produces these light and crispy cookies. They are often used in recipes for spoon desserts, similar to the famous tiramisu or as a base for cold cheesecakes.

This dessert has the ability to combine simple ingredients into a superb combination that can be served as an elegant end to a meal or as a delicious afternoon break. Enjoy your meal!