Description
Indulge in the richness of this classic Italian Tiramisu recipe, featuring layers of creamy mascarpone cheese, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa powder. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Mascarpone Cream Option 1:
- 16 oz Mascarpone cheese (450g), cold from the fridge – I recommend Galbani
- 4 egg yolks
- 2/3 cup granulated or caster sugar (133g)* – if using egg whites, divide into 2 portions of 1/3 cup and 1/3 cup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled (360g) OR 4 egg whites
- 30–36 ladyfingers*
- 1 1/2 cup strong black coffee, room temperature (360g)*
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder to dust
Mascarpone Cream Option 2:
- 16 oz Mascarpone cheese (450g), cold from the fridge – I recommend Galbani
- 4 egg yolks
- 2/3 cup granulated or caster sugar (133g)* – if using egg whites, divide into 2 portions of 1/3 cup and 1/3 cup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled (360g) OR 4 egg whites
- 30–36 ladyfingers*
- 1 1/2 cup strong black coffee, room temperature (360g)*
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder to dust
Instructions
- Mascarpone Cream Option 1: Whisk the mascarpone cheese until creamy. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar, then combine with mascarpone. Whip cream until stiff peaks. Fold cream into mascarpone mixture.
- Mascarpone Cream Option 2: Whisk the mascarpone cheese until creamy. Whisk egg yolks and sugar, combine with mascarpone. Whisk egg whites and sugar until stiff meringue forms. Fold meringue into mascarpone mixture.
- Assembly and serving: Dip ladyfingers in coffee, layer in dish. Spread mascarpone cream, repeat layers. Refrigerate, then dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the coffee is not hot when dipping the ladyfingers
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 6 hours before serving
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Whipping
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Italian Tiramisu, Dessert, Mascarpone, Ladyfingers, Classic Recipe
