Creamy Classic Tiramisu Recipe Easy Homemade Espresso Bliss Delight
A quick and easy homemade tiramisu recipe featuring espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with a light mascarpone cream, perfect for any occasion and delivering authentic Italian flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 grams) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream, chilled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) strong espresso, freshly brewed and cooled
- About 24 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Optional: 2 tablespoons dark rum or coffee liqueur
Instructions
- Brew 1 cup (240 ml) of strong espresso using an espresso machine or moka pot. Pour into a shallow dish and let cool completely. Stir in 2 tablespoons of dark rum or coffee liqueur if using.
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together 3 large egg yolks and ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar. Set the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water (double boiler) and whisk continuously for about 5 minutes until pale, thick, and warm. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add 8 ounces (225 grams) room temperature mascarpone and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the cooled egg yolk mixture. Gently fold until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture in three additions using a spatula to maintain airy texture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso (1-2 seconds per side) without soaking. Layer them evenly in the bottom of a 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the soaked ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, then cover with the remaining mascarpone cream. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, dust generously with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
Notes
Use pasteurized eggs for safety or substitute with cooked custard base for no-egg version. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Do not soak ladyfingers too long to avoid sogginess. Overnight chilling yields best flavor and texture. Can substitute gluten-free ladyfingers or coconut cream for dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8 of the rec
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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