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An authentic Italian tiramisu made with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, silky mascarpone cream, and cocoa.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups strong espresso or dark coffee, cooled
  • 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 7 oz ladyfingers (savoiardi)
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • 8x8-inch dish

Method
 

  1. Combine cooled coffee, sugar, and liqueur in a shallow dish.
  2. Whisk egg yolks and sugar over simmering water until slightly thickened.
  3. Cool egg mixture, then fold into mascarpone.
  4. Whip cream to soft peaks and fold into mascarpone mixture with vanilla.
  5. Dip ladyfingers briefly in coffee and arrange in dish.
  6. Spread half the cream over ladyfingers and repeat layers.
  7. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 18IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Chill overnight for best texture and flavor.

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