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The BEST Homemade Tiramisu
5 from 12 votes

The BEST Homemade Tiramisu

The BEST Homemade Tiramisu features a silky mascarpone cream lightened by whipped egg yolks and whites, layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers. The careful folding technique preserves a creamy, airy texture. Coffee quality and soaking time are key because they directly influence the flavor and texture of the ladyfingers and final dessert.

Cook Time
30 mins
Chilling Time:
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 282 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

Mascarpone Cream
  • 8.8 oz mascarpone cheese 250 g
  • 2 egg 2 yolks, 1 egg white
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
Soaked Ladyfingers
  • ¾ cup coffee 180ml, prepared and cooled
  • 20 ladyfingers
Optional Decoration
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • coffee coffee grains

Instructions

Mascarpone Cream
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  1. Separate the yolks from the egg whites. You will only use 1 egg white and 2 two yolks for this recipe.
  2. Mix half of the sugar with the egg yolks and beging beating with a hand mixer until whipped. Sugar should be dissolved, and the volume of the mixture should nearly double in size. Set aside.
  3. Mix the other half of the sugar with the egg white and repeat the process. This time, use the whisk attachment for whipping. The volume should increase much more. You will know it is ready when you remove the whisk from the mixture, and the egg white still sticks to it.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone.
  5. Add the whipped yolks.
  6. Mix until well combined.
  7. Add the whipped egg white and combine, slowly folding it in with a spatula in a circular motion.
  8. It's important to use a folding motion to add air into the final mixture. You will get a creamy and delicious mascarpone cream.
Soaked Ladyfingers
  1. Dunk the ladyfingers into the cooled coffee, soaking them each for about 5 seconds.
Assemble Tiramisu
  1. Start placing the first layer of ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8” springform pan. You will have to break some ladyfingers to fill in any small gaps.
  2. Once the first layer of soaked ladyfingers is complete, use a spoon to spread half of your mascarpone cream over the top.
  3. Repeat the process for another layer of ladyfingers and another layer of cream. (You can do more or less layers, as you prefer.)
  4. Chill tiramisu in the fridge for about 3 hours. Remove the springform pan from the sides. You can use a butter knife to loosen the edges if needed, then just smooth the sides back out.
  5. Dust lightly with cocoa powder or coffee grains for decoration if desired.

Notes

  • Remove mascarpone from the fridge 10 minutes before use to ease whipping and ensure smooth texture.
  • Choose quality coffee for soaking the ladyfingers, as it significantly impacts the tiramisu's overall flavor.
  • Do not oversoak the ladyfingers; quick dipping avoids sogginess and excessive bitterness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 133mg (44%) Sodium 74mg (3%) Potassium 67mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 649IU (13%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Potassium 67mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 649IU 13%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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