Description
Traditional Italian Tiramisu is a rich, creamy no-bake dessert layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone filling. This classic treat balances sweetness with bold coffee notes and finishes with a dusting of cocoa powder. Perfect for holidays, special dinners, or indulgent moments at home.
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup mascarpone cheese
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
2 tablespoons dark rum or coffee liqueur (optional)
24 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
1. Whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Set aside in the fridge.
2. In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar over a double boiler until pale and thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Fold mascarpone into the egg mixture until smooth and combined.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula to keep it airy.
5. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso (with rum or liqueur if using) and place in a single layer in a 9×9-inch dish.
6. Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
7. Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with remaining cream mixture.
8. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
9. Before serving, dust generously with unsweetened cocoa powder.
Notes
Avoid over-soaking the ladyfingers—they only need a 1-second dip per side to stay firm in layers.
Whipping the cream to soft peaks—not stiff—is key to a fluffy filling that folds easily into the mascarpone.
Always chill tiramisu overnight for the best texture and flavor development.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg