Classic Tiramisu

Name: Classic Tiramisu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks; 1.25 cups white sugar; 1.25 cups mascarpone cheese; 1.75 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers; 0.33333334326744 cup coffee flavored liqueur; 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting; 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

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This easy tiramisu recipe makes a classic Italian dessert with ladyfingers dipped in coffee liqueur and a sweet mascarpone mixture. I think the layers look beautiful when you make the tiramisu in a glass bowl and dust the top with cocoa powder and chocolate curls.

Submitted by Carol

Updated on December 31, 2024

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Classic tiramisu in a glass bowl with a portion served.

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

12

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

6 egg yolks
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ¼ cups mascarpone cheese
1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream
2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers
⅓ cup coffee flavored liqueur
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water. Reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whip yolks until thick and lemon-colored.

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Add mascarpone to whipped yolks. Beat until combined.

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In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into yolk mixture and set aside.

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Split the lady fingers in half, and line the bottom and sides of a large glass bowl. Brush with coffee liqueur.

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Spoon half of the cream filling over the lady fingers.

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Repeat ladyfingers, coffee liqueur and filling layers.

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Garnish with cocoa and chocolate curls. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Enjoy!

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Enjoy!

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Cook’s Note

You can also make this dessert in a springform pan.

To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler and run it down the edge of the chocolate bar.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

568	Calories
32g	Fat
60g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 568
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 17g	85%
Cholesterol 303mg	101%
Sodium 113mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 60g	22%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 10g	20%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 93mg	7%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 104mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Classic Tiramisu

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