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How to Make Classic Italian Tiramisu - Rich & Creamy No-Bake Dessert

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Mascarpone Cream
  • 1 cup Mascarpone cheese slightly softened
  • 3 large Egg yolks
  • 2 Tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy cream optional, for a lighter texture
For the Coffee Soak
  • 1 cup Strong espresso or very strong coffee cooled
  • 1 Tbsp Marsala wine or dark rum optional
For Assembly
  • 1 package approx. 24 Ladyfinger cookies (Savoiardi)
  • 2 Tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brew your strong espresso and let it cool completely to room temperature.
  2. If using, stir the Marsala wine or rum into the cooled coffee.
Making the Cream
  1. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture is pale and thick.
  2. Gently fold in the softened mascarpone cheese until smooth and well combined.
  3. If you prefer a lighter cream, whip the heavy cream separately and fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
Assembly
  1. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (about 1 second per side) and arrange them in a single layer in the bottom of an 8x8 inch dish.
  2. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
  3. Repeat with another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
Chilling
  1. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to develop and the ladyfingers to soften.
Serving
  1. Just before serving, remove the plastic wrap and generously dust the top with cocoa powder.
  2. Slice and serve chilled.