How to Make Classic Italian Tiramisu – Easy Recipe

Classic Tiramisu

Italian Dessert No-Bake Coffee-Flavored

A classic Italian tiramisu made with rich mascarpone cream, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and dusted with cocoa powder. Creamy, indulgent, and irresistible!

Tiramisu Cream Mix

• Cream – 480 ml
• Mascarpone – 452 g
• Egg yolk – 150 g
• Sugar – 133 g
• Vanilla – 5 g

Total: Rich mascarpone cream filling

Other Ingredients

• Espresso or strong coffee – 300 ml (cooled)
• Ladyfinger biscuits (Savoiardi) – ~200 g
• Cocoa powder – for dusting
• Optional: Coffee liqueur (Kahlúa or Marsala) – 2–3 tbsp

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Method

1. Prepare coffee: Brew espresso or strong coffee, stir in liqueur if using, and let cool.
2. Whip cream: In a bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.
3. Mascarpone mix: Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick. Add vanilla and mascarpone, whisk until smooth.
4. Combine: Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture to make a light mousse.
5. Layer: Quickly dip ladyfingers into coffee (don’t soak), and arrange in a single layer in your dish.
6. Spread half of the cream mixture over the biscuits. Repeat with another coffee-dipped layer and remaining cream.
7. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours (best overnight) to set.
8. Finish: Dust generously with cocoa powder before serving. Slice and enjoy!

© Classic Tiramisu – Italian coffee-flavored dessert