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Tiramisu Layered Dessert
25 min total25 prep0 cook8 servings350 cal
VegetarianClassicContains dairyContains eggContains gluten
Classic Italian tiramisu with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and clouds of mascarpone cream dusted with cocoa. An elegant no-bake dessert that improves overnight in the fridge.
Ingredients
dairy
- 500 gmascarpone cheese
- 1 cupheavy cream
- 4egg yolks
pantry
- 0.5 cupgranulated sugar
- 1.5 cupespresso
- 2 tbspcocoa powder
- 1 tspvanilla extract
bakery
- 24ladyfinger cookies
Steps
- Brew espresso and cool completely; sweeten lightly if desired.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick, about 3 minutes.
- Fold mascarpone and vanilla into yolk mixture until smooth.
- Whip cream to soft peaks and fold into mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger in espresso and layer in a dish.
- Spread half the cream over the first layer of cookies.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped cookies and remaining cream.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust generously with cocoa powder before serving.
- Slice with a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.
Tips
- Chill at least 4 hours so layers set and flavors deepen.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly in espresso — too long makes them mushy.
- Use high-quality espresso for authentic flavor.
- Dust cocoa just before serving to keep it vivid.
