Description
Indulge in the classic flavors of Italy with this authentic Tiramisu recipe. Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese make for a decadent and satisfying dessert that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Mascarpone Cream:
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
Assembly:
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24–30 ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- 1 ounce dark chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Egg Mixture: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Mascarpone Cream: Fold mascarpone into yolk mixture. Whip heavy cream until stiff, then fold into mascarpone mixture.
- Assembly: Dip ladyfingers in espresso mixture and layer in dish with cream. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or pasteurized eggs.
- For non-alcoholic version, omit coffee liqueur.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of dish)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 95 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 7 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
