Description
Traditional Italian Tiramisu is a classic dessert made with layers of creamy mascarpone cheese, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and dusted with cocoa powder, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and bitterness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of sugar (or 150-200g depending on your preference)
- 500 g of mascarpone cheese
- 350 g of ladyfingers depending on the size of the dish
- 1.5 cups of brewed espresso or instant coffee
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Separate the egg yolks and whites. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until creamy and pale.
- Fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the mascarpone mixture.
- Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the brewed espresso, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy, and layer them in a serving dish.
- Spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the soaked ladyfingers, then repeat the process until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone layer.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of coffee liqueur to the espresso. Make sure to allow the tiramisu to chill properly for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: Tiramisu, Italian dessert, mascarpone cheese, espresso, coffee, layer dessert