Easy Tiramisu Recipe
This easy tiramisu recipe is a no-bake classic Italian dessert made with creamy mascarpone, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and a hint of cocoa. Perfect for a quick and indulgent treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strong espresso or coffee, cooled
- 3 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ¾ cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Coffee Soak: Combine espresso and coffee liqueur (if using). Let cool.
- Make Mascarpone Cream: Beat egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy. Fold in mascarpone, then gently fold in whipped cream.
- Layer Tiramisu: Dip ladyfingers briefly into the coffee soak and layer in a dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over them. Repeat layers, ending with mascarpone.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- For a kid-friendly version, replace coffee with decaf or milk.
- Substitute mascarpone with cream cheese for a budget-friendly alternative.
- Gluten-free ladyfingers can be used for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dish
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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