Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe

Authentic Italian tiramisu in a white place

There's Tiramisu and then there's Authentic Italian Tiramisu made with real mascarpone cheese. Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that originated in Italy and has gained immense popularity worldwide. It is a decadent treat made with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and a rich mascarpone cheese mixture, dusted with cocoa powder.

The best part is that it doesn't require any baking, making it a quick and easy dessert option that's perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture and delicious flavor, Tiramisu is a dessert that's sure to impress.

Up to making your own cookies for this recipe? Try my recipe for Italian Savoiardi Lady Finger Cookies.

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Prep Time 30

Resting Time 6

Total Time 6 30

Course Desserts and Snacks

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 363 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

450 g mascarpone cheese
½ cups sugar
4 eggs separated
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 cups espresso or regular coffee (instant is ok too)
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 oz coffee liquor amaretto or other Italian liquor
14 oz Savoiardi Ladyfingers 1 package 500g
¼ cup Cocoa or chocolate shavings

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add mascarpone cheese and vanilla. Beat to combine and set aside.
In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Fold egg whites gently into mascarpone mixture a little at a time until well combined.
In a medium bowl mix the room temperature coffee, liquor and 2 tbsp. of cocoa until well combined.
Dip the cookie in the coffee mixture and lay the cookie in the baking dish. Repeat placing cookies one after the other to make one full layer of coffee soaked cookies.
Pour half of the mascarpone mixture on top of the cookies and using a spoon carefully spread it out to all edges.
Repeat to make the second layer, but this time layer the cookies in the opposite direction. If you can't fit full cookies, cut them to fit. If you have any leftover coffee mixture use a spoon to pour some over the ladyfingers. Once you have completed your second layer, pour and spread the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Once you have completed your second layer, pour and spread the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Using a fine mesh strainer, sprinkle the top of the tiramisu with cocoa. Place in refrigerator and allow the cookies to absorb the coffee and soften.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 788IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg

Keyword coffee, cream cheese, mascarpone, tiramisu

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