My Favorite Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this classic Italian Tiramisu. Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and luscious mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder, create a dessert that is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Egg Yolk Mixture:
- 6 Egg yolk
- 150 g Granulated sugar
Mascarpone Cream:
- 500 g Mascarpone (high fat, use it cold)
- 350 g Heavy Cream (36% fat, use it very cold – can be substituted with equal amount of mascarpone)
Other Ingredients:
- 20 pieces Ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup Coffee (mildly sweetened strong espresso to soak the ladyfingers in)
- Marsala wine (Optional. If using, mix into the coffee.)
- 1–2 tablespoons Cocoa powder (Unsweetened Dutch processed to decorate the top)
Instructions
- Mascarpone cream: Start by setting up a double boiler. Whisk egg yolks and sugar over simmering water until sugar dissolves. Transfer to a stand mixer and whip. Whip mascarpone and cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped mascarpone into egg yolk mixture.
- Assembling: Dip ladyfingers in coffee and arrange in a pan. Spread mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. Repeat layering. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality ingredients.
- Allow the tiramisu to chill for optimal flavor and texture.
- Avoid freezing as it may alter the cream’s consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Italian Tiramisu, Dessert, Mascarpone, Ladyfingers, Coffee, Cocoa Powder
