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Decadent Creamy Tiramisu for Two Easy Homemade Classic Recipe

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A quick and easy classic Italian tiramisu recipe perfectly portioned for two, featuring velvety mascarpone cream, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Ingredients

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  • 7 oz (200 g) mascarpone cheese, full-fat
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) espresso or strong coffee, freshly brewed and cooled
  • 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional, e.g., Kahlúa or Marsala wine)
  • 12 ladyfingers (Savoiardi), store-bought or homemade
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract, pure

Instructions

  1. Brew 3/4 cup (180 ml) of strong espresso or coffee and let it cool completely. Mix in 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur, if using. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whip 1/2 cup (120 ml) of cold heavy cream with 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large egg yolks vigorously for about 2 minutes until pale and slightly thickened. If avoiding raw eggs, use pasteurized yolks or skip this step and add more whipped cream.
  4. Fold the egg yolks gently into 7 oz (200 g) mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy, avoiding lumps. Then carefully fold in the whipped cream mixture until fully combined but light and airy.
  5. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso mixture for about 1 second—just enough to soak without sogginess. Place 6 soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of each serving dish.
  6. Spoon half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers in each dish. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining mascarpone cream.
  7. Cover each dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Before serving, dust generously with unsweetened cocoa powder using a sifter or fine mesh strainer.

Notes

Use cold mascarpone and cream right from the fridge to keep the mixture stable and smooth. Dip ladyfingers quickly to avoid sogginess. Chill for at least 4 hours for best flavor; 2 hours is acceptable if short on time. Dust cocoa powder just before serving to keep it fresh.

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