Classic Tiramisu

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This easy tiramisu recipe makes a classic Italian dessert with ladyfingers dipped in coffee liqueur and a sweet mascarpone mixture. I think the layers look beautiful when you make the tiramisu in a glass bowl and dust the top with cocoa powder and chocolate curls.

Submitted by Carol
Updated on November 19, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 6 egg yolks

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar

  • 1 ¼ cups mascarpone cheese

  • 1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream

  • 2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers

  • ⅓ cup coffee flavored liqueur

  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

  • 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Directions

  1. Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water. Reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whip yolks until thick and lemon-colored.

  2. Add mascarpone to whipped yolks. Beat until combined. In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into yolk mixture and set aside.

  3. Split the lady fingers in half, and line the bottom and sides of a large glass bowl. Brush with coffee liqueur. Spoon half of the cream filling over the lady fingers. Repeat ladyfingers, coffee liqueur and filling layers. Garnish with cocoa and chocolate curls. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

  4. Enjoy!

    top-down view of tiramisu

    Monique J Gagnier

Cook’s Note

You can also make this dessert in a springform pan.

To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler and run it down the edge of the chocolate bar.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

568 Calories
32g Fat
60g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 568
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 303mg 101%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 104mg 2%

* 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.