Description
Indulge in the classic flavors of this authentic Italian Tiramisu recipe, featuring layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone, topped with a dusting of cocoa powder and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
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Egg Yolk Mixture:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Cream Mixture:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 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 pale and creamy. Remove from heat and cool.
- Cream Mixture: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In a mixing bowl, fold mascarpone into yolk mixture, then fold in whipped cream.
- Assembly: Dip ladyfingers in espresso mixture, layer in dish. Spread mascarpone mix over, repeat layers. Chill for 4 hours. Dust with cocoa and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Tiramisu is best made a day ahead for optimal flavor.
- Omit coffee liqueur for a non-alcoholic version.
- 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
