Classic Tiramisu
Classic Tiramisu is a luscious dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, velvety mascarpone filling, and a dusting of cocoa, bringing the flavors of Italy to your table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 290 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a saucepan until smooth. Add milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
- Whip heavy cream in another bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold mascarpone cheese gently into the egg mixture until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
- Combine brewed coffee and coffee liqueur (if using) in a shallow dish. Dip ladyfingers in the coffee mixture for a few seconds on each side.
- Layer half of the soaked ladyfingers in a serving dish, followed by half of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Dust with cocoa powder and top with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Letting it sit overnight enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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