Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Authentic Italian Tiramisu. This classic dessert features layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a luscious mascarpone cream, topped with cocoa powder and dark chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Mascarpone Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese
Assembly:
- 2 cups strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 2 packs (7 oz total) ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Egg Mixture: In a heatproof bowl over a double boiler, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Mascarpone Cream: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat mascarpone until smooth. Gently fold in egg mixture and whipped cream until fluffy.
- Assembly: Dip ladyfingers in coffee mixture and layer in a dish. Spread mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers. Repeat layering. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For an alcohol-free version, omit the coffee liqueur.
- Ensure ladyfingers are dipped quickly to prevent sogginess.
- Tiramisu is best made a day in advance for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
