Make the Ube Cream:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, ube halaya, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. You can use an electric mixer for this to save time.
3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the ube mixture, being careful not to deflate the cream. You want a light and airy texture.
4. Set aside the ube cream and get ready to assemble!

Prepare the Coffee Mixture:

1. Brew a strong cup of coffee (or espresso) and let it cool down for a few minutes. If you’d like an extra kick, mix in the coffee liqueur.
2. Pour the coffee into a shallow dish or bowl, making it easy to dip the ladyfingers.

Assemble the Tiramisu:

1. Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them too long (just a quick dunk will do!). Layer the bottom of your serving dish or individual cups with the coffee-soaked ladyfingers.
2. Spread half of the ube cream mixture over the first layer of ladyfingers. Smooth it out with a spatula or spoon.
3. Repeat the process by adding another layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and topping it with the remaining ube cream.
4. Once all the layers are assembled, smooth the top layer and cover the dish with plastic wrap.