Description
A classic no-bake Italian dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfingers
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (bain-marie), ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
- Whisk constantly until the mixture is pale yellow and has thickened to a ribbon stage, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, gently whisk the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- Fold the cooled egg yolk mixture into the mascarpone cheese until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee and coffee liqueur (if using).
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Before serving, dust generously with unsweetened cocoa powder.
Notes
- Ensure your mascarpone cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Do not oversoak the ladyfingers, or the tiramisu will be too wet.
- For a richer flavor, use a good quality strong coffee.
- Chilling time is crucial for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Classic No-Bake Tiramisu, Tiramisu, no-bake tiramisu, coffee dessert, Italian cake, easy tiramisu, mascarpone dessert, Italian desserts