Authentic Tiramisu Recipe
This tiramisu recipe is absolute heaven! Made the classic Italian way, with mascarpone, espresso, and marsala wine. So fluffy, creamy, and full of rich flavor!
Servings: 12
Calories: 439kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup Marsala wine
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups brewed espresso*
- 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur or brandy
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 48 Savoiardi ladyfingers
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala in a large metal mixing bowl, and set it over a pot of simmering water.
- Cook, whisking, until the mixture is pale, thick, and doubled in volume (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from the heat, and whisk in the mascarpone.
- Whip the cream until it holds stiff peaks.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Set the filling aside.
- Whisk the espresso, liqueur, and powdered sugar together in a shallow dish.
- One at a time, dip the ladyfingers into the espresso mixture and arrange in an even layer in the bottom of a 9-inch by 13-inch pan. (Line the ladyfingers up in two straight rows of twelve.)
- Spread half the filling over the ladyfingers, and repeat.
- Spread the rest of the filling on top, dust with cocoa powder, and refrigerate for 8 hours.
Notes
*Or 2 cups hot water mixed with 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder.
For a non-alcoholic, caffeine free version, try this Chocolate Tiramisu.
For a layer cake version, try this Tiramisu Cake.
For a layer cake version, try this Tiramisu Cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 219mg | Sugar: 14g