Description
A classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a rich mascarpone cream, topped with cocoa powder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 24 ladyfingers
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and thick.
- Add mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into coffee and layer in a dish.
- Spread half the cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and remaining cream.
- Chill for at least 4 hours, then dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality mascarpone for best texture.
- Do not oversoak the ladyfingers to prevent sogginess.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: easy tiramisu, authentic Italian dessert, coffee dessert, no-bake dessert