Step 1

Fill the Instant Solo Coffee Maker water reservoir to max.

Step 2

Press the POWER button on the Instant Solo Coffee Maker.

Step 3

Open the top and insert a dark roast coffee pod.

Step 4

Place a mug onto the drip tray plate. Press the BOLD button and select 8 oz.

Step 5

When the coffee is finished brewing, pour the coffee into a shallow bowl.

Step 6

Repeat the brewing process with the second dark roast pod, pouring the coffee into the bowl.

Step 7

While the coffee cools down, prepare the whipping cream.

Step 8

In a large bowl combine the whipping cream, sugar and vanilla.

Step 9

Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat the cream until stiff peaks form in the whipped cream.

Step 10

Add the mascarpone and mix until fully combined and set aside.

Step 11

Working with the lady finger biscuits, one by one, dip the biscuits into the coffee long enough to get it wet but do not soak them. Arrange them in a single layer in your serving dish.

Step 12

Spoon half of the whipped cream mixture over top. Spread it out to create an even layer.

Step 13

Repeat with a single layer of the coffee-dipped lady fingers.

Step 14

Top with the remaining whipped cream and spread it out in an even layer.

Step 15

Using a fine-mesh strainer, add the cocoa powder and gently tap the side of the strainer. Dust cocoa powder over the top.

Step 16

Using a paper towel, wipe around the edge of the serving dish, to clean the sides of the serving dish for a clean presentation.

Step 17

Let chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.