Description
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that delights with its layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and rich mascarpone cream. This recipe transforms any gathering into a festive occasion, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and espresso flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ladyfingers
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso (cooled)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew one cup of strong espresso and let it cool. Pour it into a shallow dish.
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the cooled espresso and place them in a single layer in your serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat layering with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight for optimal flavor.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (85g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg