Description
Follow these simple steps to make an authentic, creamy Italian Tiramisu dessert without baking. This recipe uses mascarpone cream and is perfect for making ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur or dark rum (optional)
- 2 packages (7 ounces each) ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water), whisk the egg yolks and sugar constantly until the mixture is pale yellow, thick, and reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from heat and continue whisking until cool.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, gently beat the softened mascarpone cheese until smooth. Fold the cooled egg yolk mixture into the mascarpone until just combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until no streaks remain, creating the cream filling.
- In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee and coffee liqueur or rum, if using.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, turning once. Do not soak them too long or they will become soggy.
- Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish or similar serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the layer of ladyfingers.
- Repeat the process: dip the remaining ladyfingers and arrange them over the cream layer.
- Spread the remaining mascarpone cream over the second layer of ladyfingers.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the dessert to set.
- Before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve.
Notes
- For a version without raw eggs, you can substitute the egg yolks with 1 cup of heavy cream whipped with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then fold into the mascarpone.
- Make this dessert one day ahead for the best flavor and texture.
- Use high-quality, strong coffee for the best flavor penetration into the ladyfingers.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 250