Description
A classic Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a rich mascarpone cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24–30 ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold mascarpone into the egg mixture, then gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Mix coffee and liqueur in a shallow dish.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture briefly and layer in a dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality mascarpone for best results.
- Do not oversoak the ladyfingers to prevent sogginess.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: tiramisu, homemade, Italian dessert, no-bake cake