Tiramisu

Course: Dessert

Keyword: classic tiramisu recipe, how to make tiramisu

Prep Time: 20

Chill time: 2

Total Time: 2 20

Servings:

Calories: 441kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert. Use any liqueur of your choice, or, leave it out completely. Amaretto is a great choice, but so is Marsala wine, Kahlua, or dark rum. Allow the tiramisu to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours, overnight is best.

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Equipment

electric mixer
8"x8" dish 9"x9" works well, too

Ingredients

6 egg yolks room temperature
½ cup sugar
1 lb mascarpone room temperature
6 egg whites room temperature
25 ladyfingers
2 cups brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
4 tbsp Amaretto or Marsala wine, Kahlua, dark rum (or omit)

Instructions

Use an electric mixer to whip the egg yolks with the sugar until pale, making sure the sugar is completely dissolved.
Mix in the mascarpone cheese and whip for about 1 to 2 minutes until well combined and smooth. Mix in the Amaretto.
In a separate bowl, use your cleaned electric mixer to whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold the egg white into the egg yolks/mascarpone mixture in several additions.
Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture in your baking dish (8x8 or 9x9).
Very briefly submerge a ladyfinger into the cooled espresso and then place it in the dish on top of the cream (don't over-soak the ladyfingers!). Continue until you filled the dish with one layer.
Spoon another layer of the cream mixture (half of the mixture) over the ladyfingers and then repeat with another layer of lightly espresso-soaked ladyfingers.
Cover with foil or plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Just before serving, dust the top with the cocoa powder with a fine-mesh sieve.

Notes

See the video near the top of the blog post for visual guidance. If you liked the video, please subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Ladyfingers can be found in the Italian section (or in the cookies section) of many well-stocked supermarkets, at an Italian food market, or online.

For best results, allow the tiramisu to chill in the fridge for 12 hours.

Leftovers will keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. We don't recommend freezing tiramisu.

NOTE: Consuming raw eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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