Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Tiramisu is the ultimate Italian dessert—a true masterpiece! It's incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious, using just four main ingredients: mascarpone cheese, eggs, ladyfingers, and coffee.This no-bake dessert is always a hit and has many different versions. The one I'm sharing here is a classic tiramisu, based on the authentic Italian recipe.
Ingredients
- 300 gladyfingers (- (savoiardi), about 30 cookies)
- 500 gmascarpone cheese (- 1.1 pound)
- 4eggs
- 100 ggranulated sugar (- ½ cup)
- 300 mlcoffee (- espresso, 1 ¼ cup)
- 2 tablespoonsmarsala wine
- unsweetened cocoa powder (- for decoration)
Directions
- 1
Prepare the coffee. Then add 2 tablespoons of Marsala wine. Set aside and let cool.
- 2
Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Set aside the yolks and whip the egg whites until stiff. Once ready, set aside.
- 3
In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with sugar until light and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Pour the mascarpone cheese into a bowl and work it with a spoon to make it softer. When the yolks are ready add the mascarpone cheese.
- 5
Whip the mascarpone cream for 2 to 3 minutes. Now add the stiffly beaten egg whites. Mix with a wooden spoon, from bottom up. Mix slowly until smooth and creamy
- 6
Dip the ladyfingers quickly (1 or 2 seconds) into the coffee. Then arrange the ladyfingers in the casserole of your liking.
- 7
Arrange them so that they cover the bottom of the casserole. Then spread the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Add another layer of ladyfingers and then top with more mascarpone cream. If you are making the last layer, spread the mascarpone cream generously.
- 9
Sprinkle with cocoa powder. Allow to rest 3 hours in the refrigerator before serving. Even better if you prepare the tiramisu the day before, letting it rest overnight.