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BEST Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe

BEST Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe
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Indulge in the BEST Classic Italian Tiramisu with this delicious recipe. Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese, dusted with cocoa powder, create the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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Mascarpone Cream Option 1:

  • 16 oz Mascarpone cheese (450g), cold from the fridge – I recommend Galbani
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup granulated or caster sugar (133g)* – if using egg whites, divide into 2 portions of 1/3 cup and 1/3 cup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled (360g) OR 4 egg whites
  • 30–36 ladyfingers*
  • 1 1/2 cup strong black coffee, room temperature (360g)*
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder to dust

Mascarpone Cream Option 2:

  • 16 oz Mascarpone cheese (450g), cold from the fridge – I recommend Galbani
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup granulated or caster sugar (133g)* – if using egg whites, divide into 2 portions of 1/3 cup and 1/3 cup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled (360g) OR 4 egg whites
  • 30–36 ladyfingers*
  • 1 1/2 cup strong black coffee, room temperature (360g)*
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder to dust

Instructions

  1. Mascarpone Cream Option 1: Whisk the mascarpone cheese until creamy. Boil egg yolks and sugar. Combine with mascarpone, salt, and vanilla. Whip cream to stiff peaks. Fold into mascarpone mixture.
  2. Mascarpone Cream Option 2: Whisk the mascarpone cheese until creamy. Boil egg yolks and sugar. Combine with mascarpone, salt, and vanilla. Whisk egg whites and sugar to form meringue. Fold meringue into mascarpone mixture.
  3. Assembly and serving: Dip ladyfingers in coffee and layer in a dish. Spread mascarpone cream. Repeat layers. Refrigerate. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add a splash of coffee liqueur to the coffee.
  • Ensure the coffee is at room temperature to prevent the ladyfingers from becoming too soggy.

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Keywords: Tiramisu, Italian dessert, Mascarpone, Ladyfingers, Coffee, Cocoa Powder

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