Description
Indulge in this classic Italian dessert, Tiramisu, made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a rich mascarpone cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 24 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ounce dark chocolate, grated (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the cooled brewed coffee and coffee liqueur (if using). Set aside.
- In a 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 a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture until no white streaks remain.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the 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, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with grated dark chocolate.
Notes
- For a coffee-free version, substitute the brewed coffee with chocolate milk or almond milk.
- Add a layer of fresh berries, such as raspberries or strawberries, between the ladyfingers for a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg