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A casserole dish of tiramisu.

Classic Tiramisu

This tiramisu recipe is made with a mascarpone whipped cream, lady fingers, and espresso. It is packed with flavor and so easy to make.
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Fat 24
Carbs 24
Protein 2
Yield 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz. mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup espresso or strongly brewed coffee see notes
  • 7 oz. crisp ladyfingers
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Add the heavy cream, vanilla, and cinnamon to the bowl of  stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed while you gradually add the powdered sugar.
  • Once all of the powdered sugar has been added, continue whipping the cream on medium speed until it forms stiff peaks-- about 3 minutes.
  • Remove ⅓ of the whipped cream to a bowl and add the mascarpone cheese. Fold the mascarpone into the cream gently, making sure not to deflate the cream.
  • Then add the mascarpone mixture to the remaining whipped cream and fold them together. Again, make sure not to deflate the whipped cream.
  • Add the espresso to a shallow bowl and dip the lady fingers (one at a time) into the espresso and then place them on the bottom of your serving dish.
  • Once the bottom of the dish is completely covered with lady fingers, spread or pipe half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  • Repeat step 5, dipping the ladyfingers in the espresso and placing them in the baking dish in a single layer.
  • Spread or pipe the remaining half of the mascarpone mixture over the second layer of lady fingers.
  • Transfer the tiramisu to the fridge and allow it to set (at least two hours).
  • When ready to serve, add the cocoa powder to a small sieve and sift it over the tiramisu.
  • Store any leftover tiramisu covered in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 17g