Description
This authentic Italian tiramisu is rich, creamy, and packed with espresso flavor. Made with mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, and cocoa powder, it’s the perfect make-ahead dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 24–30 ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ½ cup heavy cream (for extra creaminess), dark chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Brew strong coffee or espresso and let it cool completely.
- Whisk mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar over a double boiler until thick and pale.
- Combine the egg yolk mixture with mascarpone, adding vanilla and salt.
- Whip egg whites (or heavy cream) to soft peaks and gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee (briefly) and layer them in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Do not over-soak ladyfingers, or the tiramisu will be too soggy.
- Chill for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Use pasteurized eggs for safety, or cook yolks over a double boiler.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian