Coffee tiramisu in martini glasses

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp instant espresso powder
• 0.5 cups coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
• 450 g mascarpone (about 2 cups)
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp. heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons of vodka
• 4.5 tsp. granulated sugar
• 10 ladyfingers, such as savoiardi, cut in half
• Cocoa powder, for sprinkling
• 12 chocolate-coated coffee beans, for decoration
• Special equipment: 4 martini glasses with a capacity of 210-220 ml.

Preparation:

1. In a liquid measuring cup, stir together 1 tablespoon of espresso powder and coffee liqueur until the coffee dissolves. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the mascarpone and powdered sugar on low speed until smooth, about 15 seconds. With the mixer running, slowly pour in the coffee mixture, then the cream, and continue beating until all the liquid is incorporated.
3. Increase mixer speed to medium-high and continue beating until medium peaks form, about 1 minute. Set aside.
4. In a small bowl, combine vodka, granulated sugar, the remaining 2 tablespoons espresso powder, and 3/4 cup warm water until the sugar and coffee are completely dissolved.
5. Fill the bottom third of each of four 8-8 oz (210-220 ml) martini glasses with mascarpone cream and smooth it out with the back of a spoon. Dip one biscuit half into the coffee mixture for 2 seconds, wetting each side until soaked but not soggy. Arrange 2 soaked Savoiardi halves on top of the cream in each glass. Spoon more cream on top, filling the glasses another third, and smooth it out with the back of a spoon.
6. Dip 3 more cookie halves into the coffee mixture for 2 seconds on each side and arrange them on top of the mascarpone cream. Fill each martini glass with the remaining cream. Using a small offset spatula, gently smooth the surface of the cream in each glass.
7. Cover each glass loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
8. Remove the tiramisu glasses from the refrigerator. Place a small sheet of parchment paper over half of the glass. Generously sift the cocoa powder through a sieve over the open half. Remove the parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining three servings of tiramisu.
9. Garnish each serving with three chocolate-covered coffee beans and serve.