Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this BEST Classic Italian Tiramisu, a timeless dessert that’s a perfect blend of creamy mascarpone and coffee-soaked ladyfingers, dusted with cocoa powder. This comprehensive guide ensures a foolproof preparation every time.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Mascarpone cream:
- 16 oz Mascarpone cheese (450g), cold
- 4 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar (165g) – if using egg whites, divide into 2 portions
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream (360g) OR 4 egg whites
Assembly:
- ~30 ladyfingers
- 1 1/2 cup strong black coffee
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder to dust
Instructions
- Mascarpone Cream Option 1: Using heavy cream (recommended) – Whisk mascarpone cheese until creamy. In a heat-proof bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar over simmering water. Combine with mascarpone, then fold in whipped cream.
- Mascarpone Cream Option 2: Using egg whites – Whisk mascarpone cheese until creamy. Whisk egg yolks and sugar over simmering water. Combine with mascarpone. Whip egg whites and sugar to form meringue, then fold into mascarpone.
- Assembly and serving: Dip ladyfingers in coffee, layer in dish. Spread mascarpone cream, repeat layers. Refrigerate, dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 100mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 150mg
