Tiramisu

Calling all my coffee lovers out there. The ultimate dessert to go with a nice cup of coffee. This recipe is also alcohol-free, so feel free to make this as a family-friendly dessert for kids of all ages.

Tiramisu

A light and creamy dessert with espresso-soaked lady fingers surrounded by fluffy layers of mascarpone cheese. And of course, dusted with cocoa powder to serve.

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Prep Time 1 hr 30 mins

Cook Time 2 mins

Total Time 1 hr 32 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

  

• 5 egg yolks
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 cups mascarpone cheese (475 g)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pack ladyfingers
• 1½ cups strong coffee or espresso (optional to add rum or brandy)
• ¼ cup cocoa powder

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar then place over simmering water and whisk for 2 minutes.
• Whisk in mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Whip in 1 cup of heavy cream until firm peaks are formed.
• Fold the cream into the cheese mixture.
• Dip the ladyfingers into strong, room temperature espresso (optionally add rum or brandy) for about 2 seconds, then layer them on the bottom of your tray.
• Cover the lady fingers with a layer of the filling, then repeat once more.
• Dust with cocoa powder and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
• Dust with more cocoa powder before eating and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to add rum or brandy to your coffee mixture if preferred!

Keyword dessert, italian