Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy layers of this Traditional Italian Tiramisu, a classic dessert that combines espresso-soaked ladyfingers with a luscious mascarpone filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of sugar (or 150-200g depending on your preference)
- 500 g of mascarpone cheese
- 350 g of ladyfingers depending on the size of the dish
- 1.5 cups of brewed espresso or instant coffee
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until well combined.
- In a shallow dish, combine the brewed espresso with a splash of coffee liqueur if desired.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- Layer half of the dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish, then spread half of the mascarpone mixture on top.
- Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder.
Notes
For an extra touch, consider adding a layer of grated chocolate or shaved chocolate on top before dusting with cocoa.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: Traditional Italian Tiramisu,Dessert,Italian recipe,Coffee,Mascarpone