Classic Tiramisu
This authentic Italian tiramisu is a classic no-bake dessert made with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. It's relatively easy to make and is one of our go-to desserts when hosting people.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 ¼ cups strong espresso, cooled
- 2-3 tablespoons amaretto or rum, optional
- 9 ounces ladyfinger biscuits, approximately (depends on the dish you use)
- cocoa powder, for garnish
Instructions
- Separate the egg, placing the egg yolks in a large bowl and the egg whites in another.
- Add the sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and whisk until paler in color and the sugar has dissolved. Add the mascarpone cheese and mix until it's fully combined and smooth with no lumps.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with clean beaters until they form stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone and egg yolk mixture in batches using a spatula.
- Stir the amaretto or rum into the cooled espresso (if using), then pour the espresso in a container or onto a plate with higher sides.
- Quickly dip the ladyfinger biscuits one by one into the coffee mixture and place them in a single layer in your dish, covering the bottom. Break ladyfingers in half if needed.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. Then add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Dust the top generously with cocoa powder.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours up to overnight before serving.
Notes
- Use very fresh eggs to make this recipe.
- If you have no way to make espresso, strong pour-over coffee can be used as a substitute (but strong espresso is recommended). You can use decaf if you prefer.
- The mascarpone and the coffee should be cold or at least at room temperature.
- Don’t soak the ladyfingers too long, a quick dip is enough. Otherwise, the tiramisu can become too soggy.
- The tiramisu needs to rest and chill in the fridge for a few hours up to overnight for the best taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 293mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1466IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
