Easy Tiramisu Classic Italian (Printable)

Creamy mascarpone layered with coffee-dipped ladyfingers creates a smooth, chilled Italian dessert experience.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup mascarpone cheese
02 - 1 cup cold heavy cream
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

→ Eggs

04 - 2 large egg yolks, room temperature

→ Liquids

05 - 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
06 - 2 tbsp coffee liqueur

→ Cookies

07 - 24 ladyfinger biscuits

→ Topping

08 - Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
09 - Dark chocolate shavings

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk egg yolks with powdered sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes pale yellow. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
02 - In a chilled bowl, beat the cold heavy cream using an electric mixer or hand whisk until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
03 - Gently fold mascarpone cheese into the cooled egg yolk mixture until smooth and well incorporated. Then carefully fold in the whipped cream until no streaks remain.
04 - In a shallow dish wide enough to dip ladyfingers, combine the cooled coffee with coffee liqueur. Stir to mix thoroughly.
05 - Working quickly, dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture for 1-2 seconds per side. The biscuits should be moistened but not saturated or falling apart.
06 - Arrange half of the dipped ladyfingers in a single layer in the bottom of an 8-inch square dish. Spread half of the mascarpone filling evenly over the biscuits using a spatula.
07 - Repeat with remaining dipped ladyfingers to create a second layer. Top with the remaining mascarpone mixture, spreading smooth and level.
08 - Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
09 - Just before serving, remove plastic wrap and dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder. Add dark chocolate shavings if desired. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The no bake method means zero stress and maximum reward on hot days or when you are short on time
  • This recipe strikes the perfect balance between creamy and coffee soaked without becoming soggy or overwhelming
02 -
  • Over dipping ladyfingers is the number one mistake that leads to soggy tiramisu so stick to that quick 1 second dip
  • Tempering your egg yolks properly over the double boiler ensures they are safe to eat and gives the filling better structure
03 -
  • Use pasteurized eggs if you are concerned about raw egg safety or look for pasteurized egg whites at the grocery store
  • The quality of your coffee directly affects the final taste so treat yourself to something good

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