Description
A traditional Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a rich mascarpone cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfingers
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Whisk constantly until the mixture is thick and pale, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Gently fold the softened mascarpone cheese into the cooled egg yolk mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee and coffee liqueur (if using).
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, one at a time. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use espresso instead of brewed coffee.
- Ensure your mascarpone cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- If you prefer not to use raw eggs, you can use a pasteurized egg product or a cooked zabaglione base.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of dish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Tiramisu, Italian dessert, coffee, mascarpone, ladyfingers, no-bake dessert, classic recipe