30 Best New Years Eve Desserts: Ultimate Midnight Pick-Me-Up

Instructions:

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cooled espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and granulated sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste until stiff peaks form.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk the mascarpone cheese to loosen it. Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the mascarpone, then fold in the remaining cream until smooth and glossy.
4. Break the ladyfingers in half. Dip each piece into the espresso mixture for one second per side to ensure they are stained but not oversaturated.
5. Layer the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of 6 martini glasses, followed by a dollop of mascarpone cream. Repeat the layers until the glasses are full.
6. Dust the tops with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
7. Before serving, garnish with espresso beans and optional edible gold leaf for a festive New Year's finish.