Tiramisu

Line the bottom of the refrigerator with half of the ladyfingers and reserve

In a medium bowl, whisk together hot water, espresso powder, brewed coffee, liqueur or brandy, and vanilla extract

Brush the ladyfingers with half of that mixture and reserve the rest

In another bowl, mix mascarpone cheese with 2 tablespoons of espresso powder and reserve

In an electric mixer, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form

Add the reserved mascarpone and mix delicately with a spatula

Spread half of that mixture over the ladyfingers in the refrigerator

Soak the remaining ladyfingers in the coffee mixture that remains and arrange them

in a layer on top of the mascarpone

Cover with the remaining mascarpone and refrigerate for about 2 hours

Mix the remaining espresso powder with cocoa or chocolate powder

Dust the tiramisu with that mixture and serve.