Tiramisu Recipe

Tiramisu Recipe

12 servings
Tiramisu is a classic Italian no-bake dessert made with layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone custard cream (no raw eggs!). Truly the best homemade tiramisu.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups espresso

    room temperature), (or strong coffee

  • 6 Tbsp golden rum

    divided

  • 40 ladyfingers
  • 6 egg yolks)

    (large

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 16 oz mascarpone

    cold

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

    cold*

  • 2-3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

    to dust the top

Directions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, stir together 1 1/2 cups espresso and 3 Tbsp rum. Quickly dip half of the ladyfingers, one at a time and arrange in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Dip once on each side so they are moist but do not soak ladyfingers or the cake will collapse.

  2. 2

    In a separate rimmed* medium glass bowl, whisk together yolks and sugar. Place over steam (on a saucepan with simmering water) and whisk 10 minutes on low heat until the mixture is lighter in color, slightly thickened and not grainy when you rub between your fingers. Remove from heat and whisk for a few minutes off the heat to help it cool down then set aside to cool while doing step 3.

  3. 3

    Beat together 16 oz mascarpone and 3 Tbsp rum. Use an electric hand mixer to beat in the warm yolk mixture until well incorporated.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, beat cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form*. Use a spatula to gently fold half of the whipped cream into mascarpone cream then blend in remaining whipped cream, just until incorporated. Do not overfold or it will become grainy.

  5. 5

    Spread half of the cream over the first layer of ladyfingers. Dip and arrange remaining ladyfingers. Spread remaining cream. Refrigerate overnight. Dust with cocoa powder before serving. It is ok to dust with cocoa ahead of time - it will just darken it in color from the moisture.

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Tiramisu Recipe

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of that perfect, rich Italian dessert? This homemade Tiramisu recipe delivers authentic, restaurant-quality flavors without the fuss of baking, making it an ideal sweet treat for any occasion.

What sets this Tiramisu apart is its luscious mascarpone custard cream, crafted without any raw eggs, ensuring a delightful texture and peace of mind. Plus, soaking the ladyfingers in a fragrant blend of espresso and golden rum infuses every layer with deep, complex flavors that truly sing.

Prepare for an exquisite layering of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a wonderfully creamy, rich mascarpone custard. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of bitter coffee, sweet cream, and a hint of warming rum, all crowned with a delicate dusting of cocoa powder. This classic no-bake dessert is surprisingly straightforward to assemble, rewarding you with 12 generous servings of pure indulgence after a patient chill.

For a non-alcoholic version, you can simply omit the golden rum or substitute it with an equal amount of strong coffee. Adjust the amount of unsweetened cocoa powder to your preference for a richer or lighter finish on top.

This elegant Tiramisu is a perfect grand finale to any meal, whether it's a casual family dinner or a special gathering. Serve it chilled, allowing its sophisticated flavors to truly shine.

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