Description
Indulge in the classic Italian dessert with this creamy and rich tiramisu recipe. Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese mixture, topped with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings, create a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Cream Mixture:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assembly:
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dark chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Egg Mixture: In a large heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. Place over simmering water, whisking until pale and thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Cream Mixture: Whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in mascarpone and vanilla. Combine with egg mixture.
- Assembly: Dip ladyfingers in coffee mixture, layer in dish. Spread mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers. Repeat layering. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serving: Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Use pasteurized eggs if concerned about raw eggs.
- For alcohol-free version, omit coffee liqueur and use decaf coffee if preferred.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 230mg