4.8 from 24 votes
Tiramisu
This classic and authentic tiramisu is comprised of ladyfingers dipped in espresso and Kahlua that are then layered with a mascarpone custard lightened up with fluffy whipped cream.
Prep Time
25 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
9
to 12
Calories:
692 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup water boiling
- 6 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- ½ cup Kahlua liqueur plus 2 tablespoons
- 3 egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar , divided
- 4 cups whipping cream
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese , at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 7- ounce savoiardi cookies ladyfingers, package
- cocoa powder
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and pour into a shallow bowl. Mix in the espresso powder and ½ cup of the Kahlua liqueur. Set aside to cool.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites (save the whites for another use) and add the yolks to a small, heat-proof bowl that fits snugly over another saucepan filled with about 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a gentle simmer and top with the bowl of egg yolks. Add ¼ cup sugar to the egg yolks and use a hand mixer to beat the eggs on medium speed over the simmering water for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture is thick and creamy and light yellow in color. Remove the bowl from the heat and set aside to cool.
- In another large bowl, add the whipping cream, the remaining ¼ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons Kahlua, and the vanilla, and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer the cooled egg yolk mixture to a large bowl, add the mascarpone to the egg yolk mixture, and blend until smooth. Gently fold the whipping cream into the egg yolk mixture with a large spatula, taking care not to deflate the cream. If you prefer more of a custard topping, set the mixture aside. If you want extra fluffy cream, beat the mixture in the mixer for about 30 seconds to 1 minute and then set aside.
- Working with 2-3 ladyfingers at a time, toss the ladyfingers in the espresso mixture and arrange half of the ladyfingers in a single layer in the bottom of a 9 X 9 square pan or serving dish. Spread half of the whipped cream mixture over the ladyfingers. Soak the remaining ladyfingers 2-3 at a time to create another layer and top with the remaining whipped cream mixture and spread evenly over the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours up to 48 hours. Run a knife along the inside of the pan and cut into squares. Dust the servings with cocoa powder and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
692kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Cholesterol
280mg
(93%)
Sodium
114mg
(5%)
Potassium
246mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
2127IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 to 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 692
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 692kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Cholesterol | 280mg | 93% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 2127IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.