Easy Tiramisu Italian Dessert (Printable)
A creamy Italian dessert featuring coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone layers chilled to perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 ounces 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 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
→ Cookies
07 - 24 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
→ Topping
08 - Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
09 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# How-To Steps:
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 and 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 the mascarpone mixture evenly over ladyfingers.
07 - Repeat with remaining dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
08 - Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
09 - Dust generously with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- Its the kind of dessert that makes people think you spent hours, when really you just assembled it while chatting
- The balance of coffee and cream hits different after it has time to rest in the fridge
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- Overdipped ladyfingers are the death of this dish, dip quick and dip light
- The refrigeration time is not optional, the flavors need to meld together
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- Pasteurized eggs exist if raw egg concerns are keeping you up at night
- A splash of vanilla in the coffee mixture works beautifully without alcohol