Best Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe: An Indulgent Family Favorite
This classic Italian tiramisu recipe is a delightful dessert that combines layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese, making it a perfect family favorite.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfingers
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the mascarpone until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Combine the espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture briefly and layer them in a dish.
- Spoon half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality espresso.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the coffee liqueur.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Tiramisu, Classic Italian Recipe, Dessert