1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (360 ml) 8 ounce container mascarpone cheese ,room temperature (225 g) 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67 g) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml) 1 1/2 cups cold espresso , prepared (360 ml) 3 Tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur ,optional (Kahlua or DaVinci brands) (45 ml) 1 package Lady Fingers ,Savoiardi brand can be found in the cookie aisle at your local grocery store, or online Cocoa powder for dusting the top Add whipping cream to a mixing bowl