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.