Classic Italian Tiramisu

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This classic tiramisu recipe is the best! A rich mascarpone cheese mixture is layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers for a decadent dessert.

Submitted by Magda
Updated on July 25, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 large eggs, separated, divided

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • 2 (8.8 ounce) containers mascarpone cheese

  • 4 tablespoons amaretto liqueur, divided

  • 1 ½ cups brewed espresso, cooled

  • 1 ½ (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers (about 30)

  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, or as needed

Directions

  1. Combine egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add mascarpone cheese and 2 tablespoons amaretto. Beat well.

  2. Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with clean beaters until stiff peaks form. Fold beaten egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.

  3. Pour espresso and remaining 2 tablespoons amaretto into a shallow dish. Stir well. Working one at a time, quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture and line the bottom of an 8-inch glass dish.

  4. Once the bottom of the dish is covered in an even layer of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, top with 1/2 the mascarpone mixture. Repeat with another ladyfinger layer, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.

  5. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Cook’s Note

You can use cognac or brandy instead of amaretto.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

601 Calories
39g Fat
47g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 601
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 49%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 357mg 119%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 140mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 185mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.