Tiramisu
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Vegetarian Italian

Tiramisu

A classic Italian tiramisu layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and a light mascarpone cream, finished with a bittersweet veil of cocoa. Pasteurized eggs are gently warmed over simmering water for a safer, silky custard.

45 min 8 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Combine the cooled espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish. Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan containing 2–3 cm of barely simmering water, making sure the bowl does not touch the water.
2
Whisk the pasteurized egg yolks and sugar in the heatproof bowl for 6–8 minutes, until pale, thick, and glossy and the mixture reaches 71°C. Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk for 2 minutes more to cool it slightly.
3
Whisk the mascarpone and vanilla into the warm egg mixture in three additions, stopping as soon as the cream is smooth. Do not overmix, or the mascarpone may loosen.
4
In a separate chilled bowl, whisk the heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold it gently into the mascarpone mixture in two additions until no white streaks remain.
5
Dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture for about 1 second per side, letting excess coffee drip off. Arrange half of them in a single layer in a 23-by-33-cm serving dish.
6
Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers and smooth the surface. Repeat with the remaining dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, then cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Layered tiramisu with a smooth mascarpone cream top before cocoa dusting AI-generated image
7
Sift the cocoa powder evenly over the chilled tiramisu just before cutting into 8 portions. Serve cold, using a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.
Cocoa-dusted tiramisu cut into neat creamy layers AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Warming the pasteurized egg yolks and sugar over simmering water creates a smooth, stable base, while mascarpone and whipped cream provide richness without heaviness. Espresso softens the ladyfingers and cocoa cuts through the creamy layers.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Keep the tiramisu chilled and do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat. Serve directly from the refrigerator.

Nutrition / serving

645kcal
10.03 gprotein
51.56 gcarbs
44.17 gfat
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Published 17 Aug 2026 · updated 17 Aug 2026