Classic Tiramisu
A dreamy coffee-soaked Italian dessert with fluffy mascarpone cream. Perfect for 4-6 servings!
PrepPrep Time
30 min
CookCook Time
0 min
DiffDifficulty
Medium
Equipment
- 2-3 Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- 8x8 inch dish or individual cups
- Fine mesh sieve for cocoa
- Shallow dish for coffee
Ingredients
Substitutions
- Mascarpone Cream cheese + heavy cream
- Ladyfingers Sponge cake or pound cake
- Strong coffee Espresso or cold brew
Instructions
Separate the eggs
Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Keep both - we need them!
Make the yolk mixture
Mix the egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy. This takes a few minutes but it's worth it!
Add mascarpone
Add the mascarpone and mix until smooth and dreamy.
Whip the whites
Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the cream. Be gentle - we want to keep the fluffiness!
Dip the ladyfingers
Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the coffee - do NOT soak them! Just a quick dunk.
First layer
Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in your dish, then spread a layer of cream on top.
Repeat
Make another layer of ladyfingers and cream. Keep going until you run out!
Dust and chill
Dust generously with cocoa powder and chill for at least 3-4 hours. Patience is hard, but trust me!
Chef's Notes
The secret is in the dipping - too long and it gets soggy! A quick dunk is all you need. Works great in an 18-20cm dish or individual dessert cups!
Watch the video for better instructions and all the fun!