Description
This Easy Tiramisu recipe offers a luscious, creamy Italian dessert made with mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers soaked in strong coffee and liquor, and topped with a dusting of cocoa powder. The no-bake layered treat combines whipped mascarpone cream and delicate coffee-soaked biscuits, refrigerated to perfection for a classic and indulgent finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 3 eggs, yolks and whites separated
- 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Cream
- 8 oz / 250g mascarpone cheese (good brand recommended)
Soaking Liquid
- 1 1/4 cups black coffee, hot and strong
- 2 tbsp Frangelico or Kahlua, or other liquor of choice (optional, skip for alcohol free)
Other
- 6.5 oz / 200g ladyfingers, pavesini or savoiardi biscuits (24 – 30 pieces)
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Beat yolks and sugar: Using a stand mixer or electric beater at speed 6 to 7, beat the egg yolks and caster sugar together for 10 minutes until the mixture changes from yellow to pale yellow (almost white) and thickens.
- Add vanilla and mascarpone: Mix in the vanilla extract and mascarpone cheese. Beat until just combined and smooth, then transfer this cream mixture to a separate bowl and set aside.
- Whip egg whites: Clean the mixing bowl and whisk attachment. Beat the egg whites on speed 7 for about 3 minutes until stiff peaks form and the foam is all white.
- Fold cream and egg whites: Gently fold half of the mascarpone cream into the egg whites without deflating the mixture. When mostly incorporated, fold in the remaining cream until just combined, preserving the airiness.
- Prepare coffee soak: Combine the hot strong black coffee and the chosen liquor (if using). Quickly dip the ladyfingers into this mixture, then arrange a layer at the bottom of an 8-inch (20cm) square dish.
- First cream layer: Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the soaked ladyfingers.
- Second biscuit layer: Add another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers on top of the cream.
- Final cream layer: Spread the remaining mascarpone cream on the second layer of biscuits.
- Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 to 5 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Serve with cocoa: Just before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder. Serve either before slicing or after plating.
Notes
- Note 1: Use a good quality mascarpone cheese for the best taste and texture.
- Note 2: Make the coffee strong and hot for optimal soaking flavor.
- Note 3: Ladyfingers, pavesini, or savoiardi biscuits all work well; ensure they are fresh and not too dry.
- Note 4: Be gentle folding the mascarpone cream into the egg whites to maintain the airy texture of the tiramisu.
- For an alcohol-free version, simply omit the liquor from the coffee soak.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Easy Tiramisu, Italian dessert, mascarpone, ladyfingers, coffee dessert, no bake dessert
