Description
This homemade tiramisu recipe is creamy, rich, and delightfully easy to prepare. With layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, it’s the perfect Italian dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 250ml (1 cup) strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 100g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 450g (16 oz) mascarpone cheese
- 200g (7 oz) ladyfingers
- 2–3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Brew the coffee and let it cool completely. Stir in coffee liqueur if using.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick (about 5 minutes).
- Add mascarpone to the yolk mixture and mix until smooth and creamy.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly into coffee and layer in a 9×13 inch dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layers with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder.
Notes
Use dry, crisp ladyfingers for best texture. Don’t over-soak in coffee. Chill overnight for best flavor development. Use Dutch-processed cocoa for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: tiramisu, easy tiramisu, mascarpone dessert, no-bake tiramisu, classic tiramisu recipe