Description
Indulge in the classic Italian dessert with this easy tiramisù recipe. Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese, dusted with cocoa powder, create a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Cream Mixture:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
Assembly:
- 1 1/2 cups brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Egg Mixture: In a large heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar. Place over a pot of simmering water, whisking constantly for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Cream Mixture: Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold mascarpone into cooled egg mixture, then fold in whipped cream.
- Assembly: Dip ladyfingers in coffee mixture and layer in dish. Spread half the mascarpone mixture, repeat layers, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serving: Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs or pasteurized eggs for safety.
- For added flavor, include a splash of vanilla extract in the mascarpone mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
