Creamy Classic Tiramisu Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert You’ll Love
A quick and easy homemade tiramisu recipe featuring creamy mascarpone layers and espresso-soaked ladyfingers, perfect for any occasion and a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- About 24 ladyfingers (Savoiardi), store-bought
- 1 cup (240 ml) strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
- 1 cup (240 g) mascarpone cheese, full-fat
- 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, chilled
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Optional: 2 tablespoons Marsala wine or coffee liqueur
Instructions
- Prepare the espresso soak: Brew 1 cup (240 ml) of strong espresso or coffee. Let it cool completely, then stir in the optional Marsala wine or coffee liqueur if using. Set aside.
- Whip the egg yolks and sugar: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 large egg yolks and ¼ cup (50 g) of sugar until pale and slightly thickened (3-4 minutes by hand or 2 minutes with mixer).
- Mix in mascarpone: Gently fold 1 cup (240 g) mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup (240 ml) chilled heavy cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Whip egg whites: In another clean bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with the remaining ¼ cup (50 g) sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, then carefully fold in the whipped egg whites to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
- Soak the ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso mixture for 1-2 seconds per side. Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in your dish.
- Layer the cream: Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, then top with the remaining cream.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Just before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder using a sieve. Optionally add chocolate shavings or a light sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
Dip ladyfingers quickly to avoid sogginess. Whip egg whites separately to stiff peaks for airy texture. Use room temperature mascarpone and eggs to avoid lumps. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture. Optional Marsala or coffee liqueur adds traditional flavor depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of reci
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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