Description
Classic Tiramisu Recipe made with homemade ladyfingers, rich mascarpone cream, and espresso layered into an authentic Italian dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- 1/2 cup egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup egg whites
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 26 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
- 1–2 tablespoons coffee liqueur optional
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper
- Beat egg whites with sugar until stiff glossy peaks form
- Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick then fold into egg whites
- Sift flour over mixture and fold gently then pipe strips onto baking sheets and dust with powdered sugar
- Bake ladyfingers for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden and cool completely
- Whisk egg yolks with sugar over simmering water until thick and pale then cool slightly
- Beat egg whites with sugar to stiff peaks and stir mascarpone until smooth
- Fold yolk mixture into mascarpone then gently fold in whipped egg whites
- Dip ladyfingers quickly in coffee mixture and arrange in baking dish
- Spread half of mascarpone cream over layer then repeat layers
- Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight then dust with cocoa powder before serving
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and mascarpone
- Dip ladyfingers quickly to prevent sogginess
- Use pasteurized eggs if preferred
- Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days
- Chill overnight for best flavor
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 165