Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian Tiramisu is a rich and creamy layered dessert featuring espresso-soaked ladyfingers and a luscious mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder. This no-bake recipe embodies the perfect balance of coffee flavor, sweetness, and velvety texture, making it an iconic treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Espresso Mixture
- ¼ cup Dutch Processed cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup brewed espresso (optional: add a few tablespoons of dark rum)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Mascarpone Cream
- 5 large egg yolks, cold (pasteurized preferred)
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, chilled
- 1.75 cups heavy cream, chilled
Others
- 28 hard ladyfinger cookies
Instructions
- Prepare Espresso Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the Dutch processed cocoa powder, brewed espresso, and vanilla extract until well combined. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Make Mascarpone Cream: Using a mixer or hand mixer, beat the cold egg yolks and white sugar together until the mixture is pale and thick, approximately 5 minutes. Add the kosher salt and mascarpone cheese, continuing to whip until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the chilled heavy cream and continue whipping until the mixture is light, smooth, creamy, and can hold a soft peak.
- Assemble Layers: Quickly dunk each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture, allowing them to absorb just enough liquid without becoming soggy. Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers evenly at the bottom of a 7×11 oval baking dish.
- Add Mascarpone Layer: Spoon half of the whipped mascarpone cream over the ladyfinger layer and spread gently and evenly using the back of a metal spoon. Lightly dust the layer with cocoa powder.
- Repeat Layers: Create a second layer by repeating the dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone cream steps. Finish by dusting the top layer generously with cocoa powder.
- Chill: Cover the assembled tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and dessert to set before serving.
Notes
- Use pasteurized eggs to reduce the risk of consuming raw egg yolks.
- Dunk ladyfingers quickly to prevent them from becoming too soggy.
- For an adult twist, you can add a few tablespoons of dark rum or coffee liqueur to the espresso mixture.
- The dessert tastes best after chilling overnight but can be served after a minimum of 2 hours.
- Use fresh mascarpone cheese and heavy cream for the best texture and flavor.
Keywords: Tiramisu, Italian dessert, mascarpone, espresso dessert, no bake dessert, classic tiramisu, coffee-flavored dessert
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