Description
Silky layers of mascarpone cheese and espresso-soaked ladyfingers make classic Italian tiramisu a dessert dream. Coffee-rich and elegantly simple, this Italian treat promises a smooth culinary journey that delights you with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 1/4 cups (283 grams) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1 package ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) rum (optional)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Create a rich coffee bath by blending cooled espresso with rum in a wide, shallow container.
- Vigorously whisk egg yolks and sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, silky consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate mascarpone cheese into the egg blend, stirring until achieving a velvety smooth texture.
- Separately whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until forming sturdy, defined peaks.
- Delicately integrate the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, ensuring uniform incorporation.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, allowing minimal soaking to prevent disintegration.
- Construct the first foundational layer of coffee-moistened ladyfingers across the bottom of a rectangular dish.
- Elegantly spread half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfinger base, creating an even, luxurious coating.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining ladyfingers, then crown with the final mascarpone cream layer.
- Seal the dessert and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, permitting flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prior to serving, generously dust with cocoa powder and embellish with delicate dark chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and optimal texture.
- Opt for freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee for authentic Italian flavor depth.
- Carefully soak ladyfingers just briefly to prevent becoming overly mushy and losing structure.
- Consider using pasteurized eggs or egg substitutes for those concerned about raw egg consumption.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg