Description
This Traditional Italian Tiramisu recipe combines creamy mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa for the ultimate no-bake dessert. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in, this authentic tiramisu is a rich, elegant treat that gets better with time. Includes tips, serving ideas, and a printable version.
Ingredients
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
1 1/2 cups espresso or strong coffee, cooled
2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
24 ladyfinger cookies
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Dark chocolate shavings (optional for topping)
Instructions
1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar over a double boiler until thick and pale. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Beat in the mascarpone cheese until smooth. If using heavy cream, whip it to stiff peaks and fold into the mascarpone mixture.
3. Brew espresso or strong coffee and let it cool. Stir in coffee liqueur if using, and pour into a shallow dish.
4. Quickly dip ladyfingers into the coffee mixture for 1–2 seconds per side. Arrange in a single layer in your serving dish.
5. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and smooth it out.
6. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
8. Dust generously with cocoa powder before serving. Add chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
This dessert tastes better the next day as flavors deepen overnight.
Don’t soak the ladyfingers too long or they’ll turn mushy. Quick dips are key.
For a boozy twist, try Marsala wine or Kahlúa in your espresso.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg