Description
Indulge in the classic flavors of tiramisu with this easy-to-follow recipe. Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone are topped with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings for a decadent dessert.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Cream Mixture:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed espresso or very strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 package (7 oz) ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until thick and pale. Let cool.
- Whip Cream: Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
- Combine Mixtures: Beat mascarpone until smooth, then fold in egg mixture and whipped cream.
- Layer Ladyfingers: Dip ladyfingers in espresso mixture and layer in a dish.
- Add Filling: Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, repeat layers, and refrigerate.
- Finish: Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For alcohol-free tiramisu, omit coffee liqueur.
- Use cold, strong espresso for authentic flavor.
- Flavors meld for better taste the next day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with stovetop element)
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
