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Tiramisu Recipe
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Tiramisu Recipe

Tiramisu blends a creamy mascarpone filling infused with dark rum and egg yolks, layered with ladyfingers lightly dipped in strong coffee, and topped with sifted cocoa powder. This no-bake Italian dessert assembles chilled to develop a smooth, rich texture combining coffee bitterness, sweet creaminess, and subtle alcohol warmth.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cooling Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 340 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

Filling:
  • 4 egg cold straight from the fridge, large yolks
  • 3 tablespoons dark rum
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream cold straight from the fridge (see note below for the brand)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 16 ounces mascarpone (from 2 containers) cold straight from the fridge (see below for note on the brand you're using)
For Assembly:
  • 1 3/4 cup coffee strongly brewed
  • 24 lady fingers (from a 7-ounce package)
For Topping:
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder sifted for topping, unsweetened

Instructions

To Prep:
    Cup of Yum
  1. You’ll need an 8x8-inch baking dish or a 2 quart dish of some kind.
To Make the Filling:
  1. In the bowl of a stand-up mixer fixed with the paddle attachment (or a large bowl with an electric hand mixer), add all of the ingredients.
  2. Beat all of the ingredients together for 1 minute; scrape down the sides and then beat again for an additional minute, being sure NOT to over beat it. Stick to the two minutes total.
To Assemble the Tiramisu:
  1. Grab your baking dish. Transfer the strongly brewed coffee to a medium and or small bowl. Working one at a time, quickly dip each lady finger into the coffee. Be sure to not over saturate the ladyfinger with the coffee because then they’ll get a bit too soggy. All you need is a quick dip into the coffee. Arrange the dipped ladyfingers in the baking dish, side by side. I ended up filling up the empty spaces by snapping some of the lady fingers into different lengths.
  2. Add a few scoops of the filling on top and spread into a 1/4-inch thick layer. Add more filling if you need to.
  3. Dip the remaining lady fingers in the coffee and arrange them so there are no gaps. Add the remaining filling on top and spread it into a nice and neat final layer. Cover the dish with plastic wrap so it hits the surface of the tiramisu; transfer to the fridge to chill for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight.
To Serve:
  1. Remove the plastic wrap and discard. If the plastic wrap has left any indentations in the topping, you can always smooth it out with an offset spatula. Sift the cocoa powder on top, applying a generous coating of it. Wipe the rim of the baking dish and serve.
  2. This isn’t the type of tiramisu that gives you perfect slices. It’s more of a scoopable type tiramisu.
  3. if covered, this tiramisu lasts in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Keep all filling ingredients cold to achieve a smooth, emulsified texture without overbeating.
  • If using runnier mascarpone, reduce heavy cream and omit rum to prevent a thin filling.
  • Substitute dark rum with brandy, port, Irish cream, or skip alcohol and use vanilla extract.
  • Dip ladyfingers quickly in coffee to prevent sogginess, ensuring structure in the dessert.
  • Freeze tiramisu in a covered, freezer-safe dish for up to 3 months; add cocoa powder topping after thawing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 23g (35%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 34mg (1%) Potassium 62mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Calories 340kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 23g 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Potassium 62mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

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