Easy Tiramisu Italian Dessert (Print View)
Classic Italian dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and smooth mascarpone cream, chilled for a creamy finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 oz mascarpone cheese
02 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
→ Eggs
04 - 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
→ Liquids
05 - 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
06 - 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
→ Cookies
07 - 24 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
→ Topping
08 - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
09 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# Method:
01 - Whisk egg yolks with powdered sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water for 2-3 minutes until thick and pale. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
02 - Beat cold heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
03 - Fold mascarpone into cooled egg mixture until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream until fully incorporated.
04 - Combine cooled coffee with coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
05 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into coffee mixture for 1-2 seconds per side. Arrange half in single layer in 8-inch square dish.
06 - Spread half of mascarpone mixture evenly over ladyfingers.
07 - Repeat with remaining dipped ladyfingers and top with remaining mascarpone mixture.
08 - Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for optimal results.
09 - Dust generously with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired before serving.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- It comes together faster than you would think but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen
- The coffee soaked ladyfingers achieve that perfect texture balance between cake and custard
- No oven required means your kitchen stays cool even when serving something decadent
02 -
- Over dipping ladyfingers is the number one mistake that results in a soggy dessert
- Rushing the chilling time will give you loose layers instead of that clean sliceable presentation
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the dreaded grainy texture
- A sifter makes the cocoa powder dusting look professionally even