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Creamy Classic Italian Tiramisu

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A quick and easy authentic Italian tiramisu recipe featuring espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with a luscious mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder. Perfect for any occasion and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) espresso or strong coffee, cooled
  • 24 ladyfingers (Savoiardi), crisp and dry
  • 16 ounces (450 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa) or dark rum

Instructions

  1. Brew about 1 ½ cups (360 ml) of espresso or strong coffee and let it cool completely (about 15 minutes). Add coffee liqueur or dark rum if desired and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk 4 large egg yolks and ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar using an electric mixer or vigorous whisking until pale, thick, and creamy (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add 16 ounces (450 g) of room-temperature mascarpone cheese to the egg yolk mixture and gently fold until smooth, avoiding overmixing.
  4. In a large chilled bowl, whip 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture to keep it airy and light.
  6. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee for 1-2 seconds, just enough to soak but not soggy. Line the bottom of a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) dish with a layer of soaked ladyfingers.
  7. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
  8. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers, then top with the remaining mascarpone cream.
  9. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  10. Just before serving, sift a generous layer of unsweetened cocoa powder over the top.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for easier whipping. Dip ladyfingers quickly (1-2 seconds) to avoid sogginess. Folding whipped cream gently into mascarpone keeps the texture light and airy. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Cocoa dusting adds authentic bittersweet contrast. For dairy-free, substitute mascarpone with dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free ladyfingers or sponge cake.

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Keywords: tiramisu, Italian dessert, mascarpone, espresso, easy tiramisu, classic tiramisu, no bake dessert

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