Description
A timeless dessert combining espresso-soaked ladyfingers with rich mascarpone cream, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup espresso or strong coffee
- 24 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Brew espresso and let it cool.
- Make the Coffee Mixture: Combine brewed coffee with 1 tbsp sugar until dissolved.
- Whip the Egg Mixture: Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick.
- Incorporate Mascarpone: Gently fold mascarpone into the egg mixture.
- Whip Egg Whites: In another bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Assemble the Layers: Dip ladyfingers in coffee and layer in a serving dish with half of the mascarpone mixture.
- Repeat: Layer more dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Be cautious with the coffee soaking to avoid mushy ladyfingers. Letting it chill overnight enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: tiramisu, dessert, coffee, italian dessert, easy recipe