Description
A delightful and classic dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone, dusted with cocoa powder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup espresso, brewed
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 24 ladyfingers
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Optional: 2 tablespoons rum or Marsala wine
Instructions
- Prepare the espresso: Brew 1 cup of strong espresso and let it cool.
- Mix the mascarpone and sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone with sugar and beat until smooth.
- Incorporate the eggs: Separate eggs, whip egg whites until soft peaks form, then blend yolks into the mascarpone mixture.
- Fold in the egg whites: Gently fold whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.
- Soak the ladyfingers: Dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso briefly.
- Layer the ingredients: In a dish, alternate layers of soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust with cocoa: Just before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.
- Garnish (optional): Add chocolate shavings or cinnamon if desired.
Notes
Quality ingredients make a noticeable difference in flavor. Avoid over-soaking ladyfingers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Tiramisu, dessert, Italian dessert, coffee dessert, family recipe, classic