Description
Experience the magic of Italy with this classic tiramisu, where layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers meet creamy mascarpone cheese. This indulgent dessert is perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in, transporting you and your guests straight to an Italian café with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz ladyfingers (about 24 cookies)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup espresso coffee, brewed and cooled
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
Instructions
- Brew espresso and let it cool. Mix in coffee liqueur if desired.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Fold in mascarpone cheese gently until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites to stiff peaks, then fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly into the coffee mixture and layer them in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers; repeat layers.
- Chill for at least 4 hours, dust with cocoa before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg