Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Authentic Italian Tiramisu recipe. Layers of espresso-dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese, dusted with cocoa powder, create a decadent dessert that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Yolk Mixture:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
Tiramisu Filling:
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
Assembly:
- 2 cups strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 2 packages (7 oz each) ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Egg Yolk Mixture: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Tiramisu Filling: Gently fold mascarpone into egg yolk mixture. Fold in whipped cream.
- Assembly: Dip ladyfingers in espresso mixture and layer in dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat layering. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For authentic flavor, use high-quality espresso and Italian mascarpone.
- Chilling overnight melds flavors for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
