Description
Indulge in the decadence of the Best Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe, a beloved dessert that beautifully marries rich coffee and creamy mascarpone. This indulgent treat is perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to intimate dinners. Its light texture and harmonious sweetness are guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this elegant layered delight without any fuss, making it a must-have in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cold mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or whipped egg whites)
- 4 egg yolks (or 4 egg whites)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ~30 ladyfingers
- 1 1/2 cups strong black coffee
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Brew 1 1/2 cups of strong black coffee and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream (or egg whites) in another bowl until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee and layer them in a baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mix over the ladyfingers; repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and remaining mascarpone mix.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight; dust with cocoa powder before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg