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Italian Tiramisu

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A classic no-bake Italian dessert featuring espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with a rich, creamy mascarpone filling and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. Elegant, simple, and deeply satisfying.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 28 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) strong espresso, cooled
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup (100 g) white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces (450 g) mascarpone cheese, chilled
  • 1¾ cups (420 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • ¼ cup (30 g) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder, plus more for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare strong espresso and let it cool completely.
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar and salt until pale and thick.
  3. Add mascarpone to the yolk mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
  5. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until smooth and airy.
  6. Briefly dip ladyfingers in cooled espresso (1–2 seconds each side).
  7. Layer dipped ladyfingers in a 7×11-inch dish.
  8. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture on top and dust with cocoa powder.
  9. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and remaining mascarpone mixture.
  10. Finish with a generous dusting of cocoa powder.
  11. Cover and chill for at least 2–3 hours, preferably overnight.

Notes

  • Chilling overnight enhances flavor and texture.
  • Use crisp ladyfingers for best results—they hold up well to espresso dipping.
  • Don’t over-soak the ladyfingers to avoid sogginess.
  • Mascarpone should be cold but pliable for smooth mixing.
  • Add shaved dark chocolate for extra richness if desired.

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