Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe is a creamy no-bake Italian dessert layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone filling.Chill overnight for the richest flavor and perfect texture.Easy to make ahead and ideal for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
Mascarpone Cream
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese cold
- 4 egg yolks
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups heavy cream chilled (or 4 egg whites)
Assembly
- 30 –36 ladyfingers
- 1½ cups strong black coffee cooled
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Beat the cold mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy.
- In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar for about 2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Remove from the heat and combine the egg mixture with mascarpone, vanilla, and salt until just incorporated.
- In another bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream to medium-stiff peaks.
- Fold the whipped cream gently into the mascarpone mixture in several additions until light and fluffy.
- Pour the cooled coffee into a shallow bowl.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee without soaking them too long.
- Arrange one layer of dipped ladyfingers in an 8 × 9½-inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone filling evenly over the cookies.
- Repeat with another layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers.
- Spread the remaining cream evenly over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate the Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Dust generously with cocoa powder before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Espresso can replace regular strong coffee for a deeper flavor.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings for extra elegance.
- Fresh berries make a wonderful serving accompaniment.
- This homemade tiramisu tastes even better the next day.