Classic Tiramisu Recipe
Prep Time:
6 hours, 20 minutes
Cook Time:
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 cup mascarpone, softened
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 10 ladyfingers
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder
Directions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy.
  2. Mix mascarpone into the egg mixture until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to form stiff peaks then fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
  4. Dip the ladyfingers into the cold coffee and layer them in an 8x5-inch serving dish that is 2 inches in height.
  5. Cover the ladyfingers with the mascarpone cream and smooth out the top.
  6. Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 6 hours.
  7. Dust the chilled tiramisu with cacao powder before serving.