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Tiramisu (with a generous cocoa dusting)
This recipe guides you through making a classic Italian Tiramisu, a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a rich mascarpone cream. While traditionally balanced, the video creator playfully admits to adding an extra generous amount of cocoa powder, resulting in a bold, chocolate-forward finish. This recipe provides a standard approach, with a note to adjust cocoa to personal preference.
#Tiramisu
#Dessert
#Italian
#No-Bake
#Coffee
#Mascarpone
#Cocoa
Layered Tiramisu in Dish
Recipe Information
30m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
4h 30m
Total Time
8
Servings
Medium
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
7g
Protein
40g
Carbs
30g
Fat
Tiramisu with Cocoa Dusting
Ingredients
Servings: 8
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Close-up of Tiramisu Slice
Instructions
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- Brew the espresso or strong coffee. If using Marsala or rum, stir it into the cooled coffee. Set aside to cool completely.10m
Preview10mPreviewBrew the espresso or strong coffee. If using Marsala or rum, stir it into the cooled coffee. Set aside to cool completely. - In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale yellow and slightly thickened. This can be done over a double boiler for a few minutes if you prefer to gently cook the yolks, whisking constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm.7m
Preview7mPreviewIn a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale yellow and slightly thickened. This can be done over a double boiler for a few minutes if you prefer to gently cook the yolks, whisking constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm. - Gently fold in the room-temperature mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until just combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix, as mascarpone can curdle.3m
Preview3mPreviewGently fold in the room-temperature mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until just combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix, as mascarpone can curdle. - In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form (if using). Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until no streaks remain. This step makes the cream lighter.5m
Preview5mPreviewIn a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form (if using). Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until no streaks remain. This step makes the cream lighter. - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee mixture for 1-2 seconds per side. Do not over-soak, or they will become mushy. Arrange a single layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of a serving dish (approx. 9x13 inch or an 8x8 inch square dish for thicker layers).5m
Preview5mPreviewQuickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee mixture for 1-2 seconds per side. Do not over-soak, or they will become mushy. Arrange a single layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of a serving dish (approx. 9x13 inch or an 8x8 inch square dish for thicker layers). - Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the layer of ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone cream.3mPreview3mPreviewSpread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the layer of ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone cream.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.4hPreview4hPreviewCover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Just before serving, generously dust the top of the tiramisu with unsweetened cocoa powder. The video creator indicates they used 'too much' cocoa; adjust to your preference for a richer chocolate experience.1mPreview1mPreviewJust before serving, generously dust the top of the tiramisu with unsweetened cocoa powder. The video creator indicates they used 'too much' cocoa; adjust to your preference for a richer chocolate experience.
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