Description
This classic Italian Tiramisu recipe is a creamy, luscious dessert featuring coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with a sweet mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder. Perfect for an elegant finish to any meal, it combines the richness of mascarpone and whipped cream with the bold flavor of espresso and a hint of coffee liqueur.
Ingredients
Scale
Mascarpone Cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (360 ml)
- 8 ounce container mascarpone cheese, room temperature (225 g)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
Assembly
- 1 1/2 cups cold espresso, prepared (360 ml)
- 3 Tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur, optional (Kahlua or DaVinci brands) (45 ml)
- 1 package Lady Fingers (Savoiardi brand preferred)
- Cocoa powder for dusting the top
Instructions
- Prepare the Mascarpone Cream: Add the heavy whipping cream to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed using an electric mixer or stand mixer. Gradually add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the room temperature mascarpone cheese until fully combined and smooth. Set aside.
- Dip Ladyfingers: Combine the cold espresso and coffee liqueur (if using) in a shallow bowl. Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them—just a quick dip on both sides to moisten.
- Layer the Dessert: Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of an 8×8 inch or similar-sized pan. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Second Layer: Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers over the mascarpone cream. Smooth the remaining mascarpone cream on top, creating an even layer.
- Finish and Chill: Generously dust the top with cocoa powder using a fine mesh strainer for an even coating. Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 3 to 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set before serving.
Notes
- This tiramisu is creamy, delicious, and unbelievably easy to prepare.
- Use good quality espresso for the best flavor impact.
- Do not soak ladyfingers too long to avoid sogginess; a quick dip is sufficient.
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, omit the coffee liqueur.
- Refrigeration time is essential to achieve the best texture and flavor blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 297 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 77 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg
