My Favorite Classic Italian Tiramisu: An Indulgent Twist on Tradition
A rich and creamy classic Italian dessert with a twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 12 ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale.
- Add milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in mascarpone cheese.
- Combine cooled custard with whipped cream mixture.
- Dip ladyfingers into the coffee quickly, then layer in a baking dish.
- Spread half of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining cream mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality coffee.
- Experiment with flavored liqueurs in the coffee if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 160
Keywords: Italian Tiramisu, classic dessert, coffee dessert