Easy Tiramisu
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4.7
Easy Tiramisu
Description
This tiramisu starts by beating egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale, then folding in mascarpone cheese to create a rich, creamy base. Whipped cream or Cool Whip is gently folded in to lighten the filling. Ladyfinger cookies are briefly dipped into a mixture of brewed coffee and rum, softening them without becoming soggy. These form alternating layers with the mascarpone mixture in a baking dish.
Once assembled, the tiramisu is refrigerated for several hours or overnight, allowing layers to set and flavors to meld. Just before serving, a dusting of cocoa powder adds a subtle bittersweet contrast on top. The dessert balances the coffee and rum's warmth with creamy sweetness and airy texture, making it a classic Italian-inspired treat.
The recipe notes emphasize the importance of using fresh, room temperature eggs and properly tempered mascarpone to prevent curdling. Gentle folding keeps the filling light. Dipping ladyfingers briefly avoids disintegration. This tiramisu can be stored covered in the fridge up to a week and can be frozen before cocoa dusting for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 4 egg yolk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese *
- 3 cups Cool Whip or whipped cream
- 48 ladyfinger cookies **
- 2 cups brewed coffee
- ¼ cup rum
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- Create the mascarpone filling: Beat the egg yolks with the sugar in your mixer on medium high speed until almost white and thick, could take up to 5 minutes. Add the mascarpone and beat until everything is well combined. The mixture should be quite thick. Fold in the whipped cream or cool whip gently until combined.
- Soak the ladyfingers: In a shallow plate combine the coffee and rum together. Dip the ladyfingers in the coffee mixture one at a time and arrange 24 of them in the bottom of an 9×13 inch baking dish. You don’t have to soak them in the coffee for a long time, just briefly dip them on both sides, no more than a second. If you dip them too long, they will disintegrate.
- Assemble the cake: Spread half of the cheese mixture over the first layer of ladyfingers and repeat with the remaining ladyfingers (dipped in coffee mixture), then cheese mixture.
- Chill before serving: Cover this and refrigerate it for at least 3 hours to overnight. Dust with cocoa powder just before serving. You can also top with white chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use high quality, fresh eggs for a smooth and stable mascarpone mixture.
- Let mascarpone and eggs warm to room temperature before mixing to avoid curdling.
- Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone to keep the filling light and airy.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly to prevent them from becoming soggy or falling apart.
- If unavailable, sponge cake or angel food cake can substitute ladyfingers; slice thinly.
- Chilling the tiramisu for several hours improves texture and flavor melding.
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to one week; for freezing, wrap tightly and freeze without cocoa powder dusting for up to three months.
- Rum extract or vanilla extract can replace rum for a non-alcoholic version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 203mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 893IU | 18% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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