Classic Tiramisu – Italian Dessert Perfection

 

📝 Ingredients

For the Cream Layer:

• 6 large egg yolks

• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream (cold)

• 1 cup (225g) mascarpone cheese (room temp)

For the Coffee Dip:

• 1 ½ cups (360ml) strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled

• 3 tbsp coffee liqueur (like Kahlua – optional)

For Assembly:

• 24–30 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)

• Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)

• Optional: dark chocolate shavings for topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the cream:
   In a bowl over a simmering pot (double boiler), whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.

2. Whip the cream:
   In a separate bowl, beat cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

3. Add mascarpone:
   Mix mascarpone into the cooled egg mixture until smooth. Then gently fold in the whipped cream.

4. Prepare the coffee:
   Combine the coffee with liqueur (if using) in a shallow bowl.

5. Assemble:
   Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee (1 second each side).
   Line the bottom of a dish with soaked ladyfingers.
   Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over.
   Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the rest of the cream.

6. Chill:
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is best).

7. Finish:
   Dust generously with cocoa powder just before serving. Optionally, add chocolate shavings.

🧊 Tip:

Do not over-soak the ladyfingers or they’ll become mushy. One second per side is enough!

🎥 Video Tutorial