Tiramisu: Classic Italian No-Bake Dessert
This Tiramisu: Classic Italian No-Bake Dessert represents everything I love about giving traditional recipes new life in modern kitchens. With simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, you can create an impressive dessert that brings people together around the table. Each spoonful tells the story of Italian tradition while proving that the best desserts don't always require an oven - sometimes they just need time, patience, and a little love.
Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/3 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups strong espresso
- 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur
- 2 packages (7 oz each) ladyfinger cookies
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Whisk egg yolks with half the sugar in a large bowl until pale and thick, about 5 minutes.
- Fold softened mascarpone into the egg mixture gently.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with remaining sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture carefully.
- Combine cooled espresso with coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture for 2-3 seconds per side.
- Arrange dipped ladyfingers in a single layer in your serving dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers and top with remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Ensure mascarpone is at room temperature before mixing. Work quickly when dipping ladyfingers to avoid sogginess. Chilling overnight is recommended for best flavor.