Description
Indulgent Italian tiramisu delights with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone, creating a classic dessert that whispers romance. Coffee-kissed textures and rich flavors will transport you straight to a charming café in Rome.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 3 large egg yolks
- 24 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) strong coffee or espresso, cooled
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- ⅓ cup (70 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream, cold
- 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlua, optional)
Garnish:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Vigorously whisk egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl until the mixture transforms into a pale, silky consistency, creating a smooth foundation for the classic Italian dessert.
- Introduce mascarpone cheese into the egg mixture, blending with precision to achieve a luxurious, velvety texture that promises a rich and creamy experience.
- Prepare a separate vessel and employ an electric mixer to whip heavy cream, elevating it to stiff, peaks that stand proudly and indicate perfect consistency.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the mascarpone blend, using a gentle folding technique to maintain the airiness while ensuring complete integration of ingredients.
- Layer freshly brewed espresso-soaked ladyfinger cookies into a rectangular dish, creating an alternating pattern of cream and coffee-infused biscuits.
- Carefully spread the mascarpone cream mixture over the layered ladyfingers, ensuring an even distribution that captures the essence of traditional tiramisu.
- Dust the surface generously with high-quality cocoa powder, creating a decadent finishing touch that adds depth and complexity to the dessert.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for a minimum of 4-6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to set, transforming it into a sublime culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by using high-quality espresso at room temperature for deeper coffee essence.
- Dust cocoa powder just before serving to maintain crisp texture and prevent soggy layers.
- Consider using pasteurized eggs if concerned about raw egg safety, ensuring a worry-free dessert experience.
- Allow tiramisu to rest in refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight to develop rich, harmonious flavors and achieve optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg