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
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Baking Dish
- Hand Mixer
- Spatula
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.