This indulgent Italian dessert is a showstopper that’s surprisingly simple to make. Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and a rich mascarpone cream come together to create a dessert that’s creamy, flavorful, and utterly irresistible. Whether you’re serving it for a dinner party or treating yourself to a luxurious dessert, this tiramisu will have everyone coming back for seconds.
The best part? It can be made ahead of time, making it the perfect choice for stress-free entertaining. Let it chill for a few hours, and watch as the flavors meld together into pure magic. Dust with cocoa powder, garnish with dark chocolate shavings, and enjoy every creamy, coffee-infused bite! Buon appetite!

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients:

- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups (280g) mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240ml) freshly brewed espresso (cooled to room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 ladyfingers (Savoiardi biscuits)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional for garnish)
Instructions:
Prepare the mascarpone mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth and creamy.

Place the mixture over a double boiler and whisk constantly for about 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Add mascarpone: Once cooled, gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until fully combined and smooth.


Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.


Assemble the tiramisu: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture and place them in a single layer at the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish or a similarly sized serving dish.

Layer the cream: Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the soaked ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.

Chill and garnish: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.


Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Total Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 400mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 10g
Total Calories: 3000 kcal (for the entire recipe)
