Description
Learn how to make a classic tiramisu, a rich and creamy Italian dessert that combines coffee-soaked ladyfingers with a mascarpone cheese mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 package ladyfingers (about 24 pieces)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- Add mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.
- In a shallow dish, mix coffee and coffee liqueur.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and layer them in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- You can add whipped heavy cream to the mascarpone mixture for extra lightness.
- For a non-alcoholic version, skip the coffee liqueur.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: tiramisu, Italian dessert, no-bake dessert, mascarpone, coffee