Description
This easy homemade tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, rich mascarpone cream, and fluffy whipped topping, all dusted with cocoa powder. It’s creamy, comforting, and perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 (3 oz) packages ladyfinger cookies
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale. Stir in milk and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it gently boils. Cook 1 more minute, remove from heat, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Whip heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Whisk mascarpone into the cooled custard until smooth.
- Quickly dip ladyfingers into the brewed coffee and arrange half in a 7×11-inch dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, followed by half the whipped cream. Repeat layers.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Use decaf coffee for a kid-friendly version.
- Add cocoa to the coffee for a mocha flavor.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips or fresh berries between layers for variation.
- Slice and freeze leftovers individually for longer storage.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
