5-Layer Opera Cake (No-Bake)
Layers of crushed cookies, creamy mascarpone, espresso, and chocolate—stacked in a jar and chilled. A viral TikTok take on the French classic that skips the sponge cake and baking.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Stir espresso powder into hot water until dissolved. Let cool slightly, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Whip mascarpone with sugar until smooth, about 1 minute. Fold in heavy cream until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Finely chop dark chocolate. Pour hot espresso over it and let sit 1 minute, then stir until melted and glossy.
Step 4
Quickly dunk each ladyfinger into cooled espresso for 1 second per side—do not soak. Layer 3 in the bottom of a jar.
Step 5
Spread half the mascarpone cream over the cookies. Drizzle half the chocolate ganache on top.
Step 6
Repeat: dunked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, chocolate ganache. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- whisk
- chopping board and knife
- mason jar or clear glass (12–16 oz)
- small spoon or spatula
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