Description
Treat yourself to the BEST Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe, a delightful dessert that embodies the essence of Italy. This creamy and light tiramisu features layers of rich mascarpone cheese, strong coffee, and fluffy ladyfingers, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. Ideal for any occasion—from family gatherings to festive celebrations—this indulgent dessert is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese (450g), cold
- 4 egg yolks
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (133g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (360g), chilled
- 30–36 ladyfingers
- 1 1/2 cups strong black coffee, room temperature (360g)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
- Dip each ladyfinger in the cooled coffee for a quick moment and arrange half in a layer at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Spread half of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with remaining cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Use high-quality coffee for maximum flavor. For a chocolate twist, consider adding cocoa powder or chocolate shavings on top. Adjust sweetness by tasting the cream mixture before layering.