Description
Classic Tiramisu is a traditional Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a rich mascarpone cheese mixture, topped with cocoa powder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the cooled brewed coffee and coffee liqueur (if using). Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the mascarpone cheese to the egg yolk mixture and gently fold until smooth and well combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the mascarpone mixture, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the coffee liqueur and add a splash of vanilla extract to the coffee.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding a layer of chocolate ganache or fruit puree between the layers for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg