In a 9-inch square baking dish, spread a layer of the cream on the bottom.
Dissolve the sugar in the coffee and transfer to a bowl.
Dunk each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and place them in rows on top of the cream layer.
Cover with another layer of cream and sprinkle with crushed pistachios. Repeat with a second layer of ladyfingers and cream.
Finish with a layer of crushed pistachios.