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Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe

A classic Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups brewed coffee cooled
  • ¼ cup coffee liqueur
  • 1 package ladyfingers
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale.
  2. Add mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture and beat until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  4. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
  5. Combine coffee and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
  6. Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and layer them in a 9x13 inch dish.
  7. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  8. Repeat layers with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
  9. Dust the top with cocoa powder.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Tiramisu
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