Description
This Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe layers delicate espresso-soaked ladyfingers with a creamy mascarpone filling and a dusting of cocoa. It’s the ultimate no-bake dessert that brings elegance, richness, and a touch of tradition to your table.
Ingredients
6 large egg yolks
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup heavy cream
16 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
2 cups strong brewed espresso, cooled
1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
2 packs of ladyfinger cookies (Savoiardi)
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar over a double boiler until thick and pale.
2. Let cool slightly, then beat in mascarpone until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks, then fold into mascarpone mixture.
4. Combine espresso and liqueur in a shallow dish.
5. Quickly dip ladyfingers one by one and line the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
6. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
7. Repeat layers with dipped ladyfingers and remaining mascarpone cream.
8. Smooth the top and dust with cocoa powder.
9. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
10. Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving, if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality mascarpone for best results.
Do not oversoak the ladyfingers to avoid a soggy texture.
For a kid-friendly version, omit the liqueur.
Tiramisu tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe, no-bake tiramisu, authentic tiramisu dessert