Indulge in the rich, creamy layers of our Classic Tiramisu, featuring delicate zabaglione cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers. Perfect for impressing guests or satisfying your sweet tooth!
Overnight to firm
Serves
8
Medium
Italian
Meal Prep Friendly
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '24-30 ladyfingers'}
- {'group': 'Coffee Mixture', 'item': '500ml freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee, cold'}
- {'group': 'Coffee Mixture', 'item': '50g granulated sugar'}
- {'group': 'Coffee Mixture', 'item': '45ml brandy or rum (optional)'}
- {'group': 'Coffee Mixture', 'item': 'Splash of pure maple syrup (optional)'}
- {'group': 'Coffee Mixture', 'item': 'Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)'}
- {'group': 'Zabaglione Cream', 'item': '6-7 large egg yolks'}
- {'group': 'Zabaglione Cream', 'item': '150g granulated sugar'}
- {'group': 'Zabaglione Cream', 'item': '452g mascarpone, room temperature'}
- {'group': 'Zabaglione Cream', 'item': '250ml heavy whipping cream'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Cocoa powder, for sifting'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Dark chocolate, for grating'}
Preparation
- Prepare the coffee mixture by whisking together the espresso, sugar, brandy or rum, maple syrup, and nutmeg in a shallow dish.
- Set aside.
Cooking
- For the zabaglione, place egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- Whisk until sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm.
- Beat with a mixer until it triples in volume and forms soft peaks.
- In another bowl, beat mascarpone until smooth, then fold into the egg mixture.
- Whip the cream to medium peaks and gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
Plating & Serving
- Dip ladyfingers quickly in the coffee mixture and layer them in a 23-cm square pan.
- Spread half of the zabaglione cream over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and grate dark chocolate on top.
Notes
Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Suggested Sides
Recipe Details
Allergens
Dairy, Eggs, Gluten
Equipment
Handheld Mixer
Category
Dessert
Meal Type
Dessert
Tags
dessert, Italian, no-cook
