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Easy Tiramisu
4.7 from 124 votes

Easy Tiramisu

Easy Tiramisu layers ladyfinger cookies soaked briefly in coffee and rum with a thick mascarpone and whipped cream filling enriched with egg yolks and sugar. The dessert is chilled to set, then dusted with cocoa powder, creating a creamy, light, and mildly boozy treat featuring smooth texture and balanced sweetness.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 455 kcal
Course: Dessert, Cake
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455

% 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.