This Tiramisu recipe is made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, sweet and creamy mascarpone, and a dusting of cocoa powder on top. It doesn’t require
baking and can be prepared ahead of time!
Who doesn’t enjoy a quick and easy dessert that doesn’t require any baking? One of the best facets of this tiramisu recipe is how easy it is to make.
Raw egg yolks and sugar are beaten together with raw whipped egg whites and mascarpone in a traditional tiramisu. I was worried that the raw eggs
might turn people off.
The most famous Italian dessert is probably the classic tiramisu, and this version does not disappoint!
What is Tiramisu?
The Italian word for tiramisu, tirami su, literally translates to “cheer me up” or “pull me up,” which is very fitting considering how cheerful it makes
you feel after just one bite! A traditional Tiramisu dessert has two layers: mascarpone cream and sponge cake ladyfingers that have been dipped in
coffee.
What are LadyFingers?
Lady Fingers are made from sponge cake batter that has been piped into strips and baked and dried into biscuits. They are known in Italian as
“savoiardi” and are ideal for tiramisu because they absorb the syrup well without becoming soggy. Ladyfingers also work well in other no-bake
desserts.
Where to Find Lady Fingers:
They are available in some grocery stores, including Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Albertsons, and World Market, but you can also order ladyfingers online.
What is Mascarpone?
Mascarpone is the Italian equivalent of cream cheese. It’s made with whipped cream that’s been stabilized with an acidic ingredient like lemon juice or
citric acid. Mascarpone cheese has a smoother texture, a milder flavor, and twice the fat content of cream cheese. In some cases, such as in our
Tiramisu Yule Log, you can substitute cream cheese, but the flavor and texture will be different.
Classic Tiramisu Recipe
Tiramisu is a creamy, yummy, and incredibly EASY dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, sweet and creamy mascarpone, and cocoa powder
dusted on top.
SERVINGS: 9
PREP: 10 MINS
TOTAL: 10 MINS
COURSE: DESSERT
CUISINE: ITALIAN
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
8-ounce container mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups cold espresso
3 Tablespoons coffee flavored
1 package Lady Fingers, Savoiardi brand might be found in the cookie aisle at your local grocery store
Cocoa powder for dusting the top
Classic Tiramisu Recipe
Tiramisu is a creamy, yummy, and incredibly EASY dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, sweet and creamy mascarpone, and cocoa powder
dusted on top.
SERVINGS: 9
PREP: 10 MINS
TOTAL: 10 MINS
COURSE: DESSERT
CUISINE: ITALIAN
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
8-ounce container mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups cold espresso
3 Tablespoons coffee flavored
1 package Lady Fingers, Savoiardi brand might be found in the cookie aisle at your local grocery store
Cocoa powder for dusting the top
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine whipping cream and beat on medium speed with an electric mixer (or use a stand mixer).
Slowly add sugar and vanilla and keep beating until stiff peaks. Add mascarpone cheese and mix just till combined. Set aside.
Add coffee to a shallow bowl.
Dip the ladyfingers in the coffee, should not soak them, just instantly dip them on both sides to wet them and spread them out in a single layer on the
bottom of an 8×8″ or similar in size pan.
Over the top, Smooth half of the mascarpone mixture. Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers. Over the top, smooth the remaining mascarpone cream.
Generously dust the top with cocoa powder.
Before serving, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
Notes
Tiramisu tastes even better when made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to combine! It could be kept in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
To freeze, make completely, however, do not dust with cocoa powder.
Freeze for up to 3 months, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and then tinfoil.
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then dust with cocoa powder a few hours before serving.
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