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Classic Tiramisu

A classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a creamy mascarpone mixture.

Prep Time

30 minutes (plus 4+ hours chilling)

Cook Time

0 minutes

Total Time

4 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty

Medium

Skills Required

None

Ingredients & Nutrition

500 kcal

Calories

10g

Protein

40g

Fat

25g

Carbs

1g

Fiber

20g

Sugar

100mg

Sodium

  • 6 Egg Yolks
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 lb Mascarpone Cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 1/2 cups, cooled Strong Brewed Coffee or Espresso
  • 24 Ladyfingers
  • for dusting Cocoa Powder

Equipment Needed

Let AI Suggest Variations

  • Add a splash of Marsala wine or dark rum to the coffee.
  • Use different flavorings like almond or orange extract.
  • Make a berry tiramisu with berry puree instead of coffee.
  • Garnish with chocolate shavings instead of cocoa powder.

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.

2. Stir in mascarpone cheese until smooth.

3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into the mascarpone mixture.

4. Briefly dip ladyfingers in coffee and arrange a layer in the bottom of the dish.

5. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat layers.

6. Chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

7. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.