Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this Authentic Italian Tiramisu, a classic dessert featuring layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone mixture, dusted with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
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Egg Yolk Mixture:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Mascarpone Mixture:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese (softened)
Assembly:
- 2 cups strong brewed espresso (cooled)
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 2 packs (7 oz each) Savoiardi (Italian ladyfingers)
- unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Egg Yolk Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale. Heat over simmering water, whisking for 8–10 mins. Remove and cool.
- Mascarpone Mixture: Beat heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold mascarpone until smooth, then add egg yolk mixture and mix. Fold in whipped cream.
- Assembly: Dip ladyfingers in espresso mixture, layer in dish. Spread mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers. Repeat layering. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use high-quality mascarpone and fresh espresso.
- Skip liqueur for non-alcoholic version.
- Best made a day in advance for flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
