Tiramisu
A classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone filling, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan until just simmering, then gradually add to the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Beat the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form, then fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- Combine the coffee and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish. Quickly dip the ladyfingers in the coffee mixture and layer them in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat layers, finishing with the mascarpone mixture.
- Chill for at least 240 minutes or overnight.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Use strong brewed coffee for the best flavor. Chill overnight for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg