Description
Classic Tiramisu features delicate ladyfingers soaked in rich coffee and layered with creamy mascarpone. It’s a simple yet elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup of freshly brewed espresso, cooled to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons dark rum or coffee liqueur, optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 ladyfingers, Savoiardi biscuits
- unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- dark chocolate shavings, optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth and creamy. Place the mixture over a double boiler and whisk constantly for about 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Once cooled, gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until fully combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- In a shallow dish, mix the cooled espresso with the rum or coffee liqueur if using.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture and place them in a single layer at the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish or a similarly sized serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the soaked ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chilling Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 351
- Sugar: 36.2 g
- Sodium: 49.3 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 51.5 g
- Fiber: 4.2 g
- Protein: 6.4 g
- Cholesterol: 182.7 mg