Description
Classic no-bake Italian tiramisu with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and silky mascarpone cream, chilled until lusciously set.
Ingredients
- Mascarpone Cheese: 1 cup (225 g)
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Egg Yolks: 3 large
- Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Ladyfinger Biscuits (Savoiardi): 24 pieces
- Freshly Brewed Strong Coffee, cooled: 1 1/2 cups (360 ml)
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar: In a heatproof bowl, whisk 3 egg yolks with 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar until pale and creamy. Optionally, gently temper over a bain-marie for a silkier texture.
- Fold in Mascarpone and Vanilla: Add 1 cup (225 g) mascarpone and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, folding gently until smooth and fully combined.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a chilled bowl whip 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until light and airy.
- Prepare Coffee for Dipping: Pour 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) cooled strong coffee into a shallow dish for quick dipping of ladyfingers.
- Dip Ladyfingers and Layer: Quickly dip each of the 24 ladyfingers (one to two seconds each) into the coffee and arrange a single layer in an 8×8 or similar baking dish.
- Spread Half the Cream: Spread half of the mascarpone-cream mixture evenly over the first layer of soaked ladyfingers.
- Repeat Layers: Dip and arrange a second layer of ladyfingers, then spread the remaining mascarpone cream on top, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Chill to Set: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Finish and Serve: Just before serving, dust the top generously with 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve. Slice or spoon and enjoy.
Notes
- Chill mixing bowls and beaters before whipping cream to help it reach soft peaks more easily.
- Dip ladyfingers very briefly to avoid a soggy dessert, the biscuits should be moist but not falling apart.
- Dust cocoa powder right before serving for the freshest finish and best appearance.
- For best flavor, make the tiramisu the day before serving and let it rest overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: tiramisu, Italian tiramisu, mascarpone dessert, no-bake dessert, coffee dessert, classic tiramisu