Sheridan’s Showstopping Layered Dessert Recipe

Name: Sheridan’s Showstopping Layered Dessert Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4–6 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 150ml Sheridan’s Coffee Layered Liqueur; 250ml double cream (lightly whipped); 200g mascarpone cheese; 75g icing sugar; 100g chocolate biscuits or sponge fingers (crushed); Cocoa powder or grated chocolate (for garnish)

Cem
Aug 17
2 min read

Updated: Sep 11

Sheridan’s Layered Dessert in a glass showing cream and coffee layers, topped with cocoa powder.

Prep Time: 20 mins (plus 2 hrs Chilling)

Serves: 4-6

Few desserts look as impressive with so little effort as a layered parfait. This Sheridan’s Layered Dessert takes inspiration from trifles and mousse-style puddings but keeps the focus firmly on Sheridan’s Coffee Layered Liqueur. Smooth cream, bold coffee notes, and a touch of chocolate combine to create a dessert that’s as stunning to look at as it is indulgent to eat.

Elegant enough for a dinner party, fun enough for Halloween, and comforting for Thanksgiving or Christmas — it’s a recipe for every table.

Ingredients

150ml Sheridan’s Coffee Layered Liqueur (combined coffee + cream)
250ml double cream (lightly whipped)
200g mascarpone cheese
75g icing sugar
100g chocolate biscuits or sponge fingers (crushed)
Cocoa powder or grated chocolate (for garnish)

Method

Whip the double cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the mascarpone and icing sugar until smooth.
In serving glasses, add a base layer of crushed chocolate biscuits or sponge.
Spoon in a layer of the mascarpone cream mixture.
Pour a splash of Sheridan’s over the cream layer to soak in.
Repeat with another layer of biscuits, cream, and Sheridan’s.
Finish with a final layer of cream, smoothing the top.
Chill for at least 2 hours to set.
Dust with cocoa powder or sprinkle with grated chocolate before serving.

Tips for Making the Perfect Sheridan’s Layered Dessert

Use clear glasses or jars to showcase the layers.
Add texture with nuts like hazelnuts or almonds.
Chill overnight for deeper flavour.

Swap in ginger snaps or amaretti biscuits for a twist.

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More Sheridan’s Recipes You’ll Love

The indulgent Sheridan’s Chocolate Mousse Recipe
The creamy Sheridan’s Panna Cotta Recipe
The playful Sheridan’s Éclairs Recipe

FAQs – Sheridan’s Layered Dessert

Can I make this in a trifle dish?

Yes — it works beautifully as one big sharing dessert.

Can I make ahead?

Definitely — overnight is ideal.

Is this like tiramisu?

Similar layers, but lighter, quicker, and with Sheridan’s unique balance of coffee and cream.

Is this similar to tiramisu?

It shares the layered format, but this dessert is lighter, creamier, and faster to prepare, with Sheridan’s giving a ready-made balance of coffee and cream.