Easy Tiramisu Recipe
This easy tiramisu recipe is such an impressive dessert to make for family and friends - and it's much easier than you think to make it. The delicious creamy filling between layers of alcohol-infused coffee-soaked lady fingers and a dusting of cacao powder takes less than 30 minutes to prepare - it's the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Servings: 8
Calories: 422kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces Mascarpone cheese room temperature
- ⅓ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1½ cups Cold espresso
- 3 tablespoons Coffee flavored liquor optional (Kahlua or DaVinci brands)
- 1 package Lady Fingers Savoiardi brand can be found in the cookie aisle, or online
- Cocoa powder for dusting the top
Instructions
- Prepare 1 and a half cups of coffee to cool while making the whipped cream mixture.
- Add the whipping cream to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed with an electric mixer or use a stand mixer for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Slowly add the granulated sugar and vanilla to the whipped cream and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold the mascarpone cheese into the stiff peaks and mix just until combined.
- Cover the mascarpone cream mixture and set aside while making the coffee dip.
- Add the cold coffee and liqueur to a shallow bowl.
- Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the coffee mixture and lay them in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Cover the fingers with a layer of the mascarpone mixture, then place another layer of soaked fingers on top, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Smooth the top with a knife or spatula and dust with cocoa powder using a sieve or fine mesh strainer.
- Refrigerate the Italian tiramisu overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Slice into squares and serve. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Quickly dip the ladyfingers
You only need to submerge the fingers in the coffee mixture for a few seconds. If you leave them to soak for longer, they will fall apart and become a mushy mess.
Chill the dessert
Tiramisu needs to be chilled for several hours or overnight for best results before serving. This gives it time to set and for the flavors to mingle.