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Add the heavy whipping cream to a mixing bowl and beat it on medium speed using electric mixers or a stand mixer. Slowly incorporate the sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until you achieve stiff peaks.
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Gently fold the room temperature mascarpone cheese into the cream mixture until well combined. Set this luscious mixture aside.
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Pour the cold espresso and optional coffee liqueur into a shallow bowl. Quickly dip the ladyfingers in this coffee mixture, ensuring they are wet but not soaked.
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Arrange the dipped ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of an 8x8-inch or similar sized dish.
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Spread half of the mascarpone mixture smoothly over the ladyfingers.
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Add another layer of the coffee-dipped ladyfingers on top followed by the remaining mascarpone cream.
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Dust the top generously with cocoa powder using a fine mesh strainer to achieve a beautiful finish. Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 3 to 4 hours, or overnight, to meld the flavors before serving.