Easy Tiramisu Classic Dessert (Printable)
Layered Italian dessert with coffee-soaked biscuits and mascarpone cream, chilled to perfection.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup mascarpone cheese
02 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
→ Eggs
04 - 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
→ Liquids
05 - 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
06 - 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional, e.g., Kahlúa or Marsala)
→ Cookies
07 - about 24 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
→ Topping
08 - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
09 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk egg yolks with powdered sugar in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) for 2–3 minutes until thick and pale. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
03 - Gently fold mascarpone into the cooled egg mixture until smooth. Then fold in the whipped cream until fully combined.
04 - In a shallow dish, mix cooled coffee with coffee liqueur.
05 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (1–2 seconds per side), ensuring they are moistened but not soggy. Arrange half of the dipped ladyfingers in a single layer in an 8-inch square dish.
06 - Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
07 - Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, then the remaining mascarpone mixture.
08 - Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
09 - Before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- No baking means your kitchen stays cool even in summer
- It tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for prep-ahead entertaining
- The creamy coffee layers feel like something from an Italian bakery but come together in under 30 minutes
02 -
- Over dipped ladyfingers will turn your beautiful dessert into a soggy mess, so trust the quick dip timing
- Pasteurized eggs are worth seeking out if you are serving anyone who might be concerned about raw eggs
- This dessert needs those full 4 hours of chilling time for the ladyfingers to soften properly
03 -
- A fine mesh sieve gives the most even cocoa powder dusting without clumps
- Quality coffee makes a huge difference since it is the primary flavor in the dessert