Classic Tiramisu
A rich, creamy Italian dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone, topped with cocoa and chocolate curls, perfect for special occasions or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small mixer bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and lemon-colored, about 1 minute.
- Place the bowl over a double boiler with boiling water.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Add mascarpone cheese, beating well.
- In a small mixer bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the egg yolk mixture; set aside.
- Line the bottom and sides of a 2 1/2 to 3-quart bowl or souffle dish with ladyfinger halves, split sides up.
- Brush the ladyfingers with coffee liqueur or Brandied Espresso.
- Spoon half of the egg yolk-cream mixture into the ladyfinger-lined dish.
- Repeat with remaining ladyfingers, espresso, and cream layer.
- Garnish with sweetened whipped cream, cocoa, and chocolate curls.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
353
kcal
18% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Egg
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).