This classic Tiramisu is a no – bake, and fast dessert recipe without alcohol ( optional – you can add rum or cognac). Infused with rich layers from freshly brewed coffee, super rich filling , soaked ladyfingers and dusted with cocoa powder. SO EASY to make these, and it taste’s scrumptious. You’ll need less than 25 minutes to prepare the Tiramisu. Perfect for holidays and gatherings. Recipe includes stepwise pictures.
What is Tiramisu?
Tiramisu (from the Italian language, spelled tiramisù, (tiramiˈsu), meaning “pick me up” or “cheer me up”) is a coffee-flavored Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers (savoiardi) dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar and mascarpone cheese, dusted with cocoa. The recipe has been adapted into many varieties of cakes and other desserts. Its origins are often from Italian regions .
It is one of those fancy desserts that you would never think to make at home , but trust me, making a good tiramisu at home isn’t really that difficult. It is always a big hit with my family! When I tried it for the first time, few years ago, it turned out so much better than I expected, and since then I’ve made it many times .
I prepare them ahead of time or the previous night, and leave it in the refrigerator to set. Made them mostly for my husband or sister’s birthday , so used a round cake pan to layer the tiramisu ( todays recipe is also a round cake shape). But usually it is made in a square / rectangular cake pans, so it is easy to cut the square shape , like how they serve it in the restaurants.
What are ladyfingers and where can I buy them ?
Ladyfingers, or in British English sponge fingers (sometimes known by their Italian name savoiardi [savoˈjardi] or their French one boudoirs [budwaʁ]), are low density, dry, egg-based, sweet sponge biscuits roughly shaped like a large finger. These are a main ingredient in many dessert recipes. They are typically soaked in a sugar syrup or liqueur, or in coffee or espresso for the dessert tiramisu.
Ladyfingers are sold in some grocery stores, and I have found them at few Trader Joes, World Market , and it’s easy to get ladyfingers online @Amazon. ( I used a brand name Marini Savoiardi Italian Ladyfingers from amazon , but you can use other brands as well).
What is Mascarpone and where can I buy them?
Mascarpone is an Italian soft cheese made from cream and resembling cream cheese, that is coagulated by the addition of acidic substances such as lemon juice, vinegar, or citric acid. It is recognized in Italy as a prodotto agroalimentare tradizionale.
They are sold in grocery stores in the refrigerated section , like Walmart , target , trader joes or online. I used a brand name Belgioioso Mascarpone , but you can use other brands too.
If adding rum or Cognac ?
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of alcohol with the freshly brewed coffee. Then dip the ladyfingers in the coffee – alcohol mixture.
How to store the tiramisu?
Store any leftover in the refrigerator for up to two to three days in a air tight container. After that point, the ladyfingers continue to soften from the moment you start to assemble the dessert , they begin to break down, and the it will become mushy. I’ve not freezed it , so I’m not sure if it work.
Serving suggestions
This Recipe Serves 12 to 16 persons
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Step by step pictures of how to make the Tiramisu
Measure the ingredients and keep it ready – ladyfingers cookies , mascarpone cheese, freshly brewed strong coffee , heavy whipping cream, white granulated sugar ( Divide sugar into 50 grams + 50 grams ), unsweetened cocoa powder, Egg Yolks ( separate egg yolks from white ).
Make the mascarpone and yolk cream
In a bowl , add egg yolks, and one portion of the sugar ( 50 grams) , using a electric mixer with whisk attachment , beat until it triples in volume ( approximately 5 minutes in medium – high speed ). Mixture will turn pale yellow color , and when you lift the whisk , slight ribbon like consistency should fall.
In a separate new bowl , add heavy cream and remaining portion of sugar ( 50 grams), and beat until medium peaks are formed ( peaks will be slightly less stiff and will not stand straight up )( approximately 5 minutes in medium – high speed).
Now add mascarpone cheese and continue to whip until spreadable consistency ( this will take less time , approximately 1 to 2 minutes) .
Slowly cut and fold mascarpone – cream mixture ( little by little) into egg yolks mixture until well combined.
Assemble the tiramisu layers
In a bowl , pour the brewed coffee , and set aside. This is optional – Dust the cake pan ( if using) with cocoa powder using a sifter or use any other flat bottomed container to set / layer the tiramisu. I used 8 inch round cake pan ( It made three layers, you could also use rectangular / square pans too) . Now take each ladyfingers cookie and “quickly” dip it in the coffee ( don’t leave the cookie too long in the coffee , it will break), and place them in the cake pan .
Repeat until you form the base cookie layer. Spread evenly the prepared mascarpone – egg mixture over the ladyfingers .
Arrange second layer of soaked ladyfingers, and top it with mascarpone mixture, repeat the same with the third layer ( spread the top layer evenly with the cream).
Sprinkle the top layer fully with cocoa powder. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours, or until set (or leave it over night ).
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preparation
- Measure the ingredients and keep it ready - ladyfingers cookies , mascarpone cheese, freshly brewed strong coffee , heavy whipping cream, white granulated sugar ( Divide sugar into 50 grams + 50 grams ), unsweetened cocoa powder, Egg Yolks ( separate egg yolks from white ). Make the mascarpone and yolk cream
- In a bowl , add egg yolks, and one portion of the sugar ( 50 grams) , using a electric mixer with whisk attachment , beat until it triples in volume ( approximately 5 minutes in medium - high speed ). Mixture will turn pale yellow color , and when you lift the whisk , slight ribbon like consistency should fall.
- In a separate new bowl , add heavy cream and remaining portion of sugar ( 50 grams), and beat until medium peaks are formed ( peaks will be slightly less stiff and will not stand straight up )( approximately 5 minutes in medium - high speed). Now add mascarpone cheese and continue to whip until spreadable consistency ( this will take less time , approximately 1 to 2 minutes) . Slowly cut and fold mascarpone - cream mixture ( little by little) into egg yolks mixture until well combined. Assemble the tiramisu layers
- In a bowl , pour the brewed coffee , and set aside. This is optional - Dust the cake pan ( if using) with cocoa powder using a sifter or use any other flat bottomed container to set / layer the tiramisu. I used 8 inch round cake pan ( It made three layers, you could also use rectangular / square pans too) . Now take each ladyfingers cookie and "quickly" dip it in the coffee ( don't leave the cookie too long in the coffee , it will break), and place them in the cake pan . Repeat until you form the base cookie layer. Spread evenly the prepared mascarpone - egg mixture over the ladyfingers .
- Arrange second layer of soaked ladyfingers, and top it with mascarpone mixture, repeat the same with the third layer ( spread the top layer evenly with the cream). Sprinkle the top layer fully with cocoa powder. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours, or until set (or leave it over night ).
Notes
- Make sure all the ingredients is at room temperature.
- I used hand mixer to beat the eggs yolk mixture and mascarpone cheese mixture , you can use your Kitchen aid as well.
- My max speed in my hand mixer was 5 , and I increased it to 5 speed to beat. If using kitchen aid you can go up to 8 speed.
- My cake pan is a two pieces cake pan , I can remove the base and sides separately . It is optional to use a two piece cake pan to remove the whole cake / Tiramisu separately . But if you use a Pyrex glass container or other one piece cake pans , then cut / slice the Tiramisu , carefully scoop it using a cake server and place it on the plate.
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Your heavenly homemade tiramisu is such a great find. This is one of my all time favorite desserts.
Thank you, Heidi! Definitely agree, truly a delicious dessert!
I love tiramisu! Always such an incredibly delicious and decadent treat. Thanks for sharing this great recipe. 🙂
You’re welcome, Caleb! So glad you like it!
Tiramisu is always a favorite at my house! I love how you made it in a springform pan! Brilliant for getting it out easier!!
Thank you, Tasia! I made this for the birthday, so I had to make it like a cake, and using this two pans makes it a lot easier, and totally mess free!
No bakes are my kinda dessert. Love this easy tiramisu
Thank you, Priya!
I love your two pan idea. I’ve only made tiramisu once, and I made it out of Twinkies and Jell-O pudding, so … maybe I’ve never made tiramisu before. 🙂
Aaha, Interesting, Jeff! two pan really helps in getting the cake out, so you could frost it as you wish!
Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts, but we make it very rarely. It’s too easy to want to eat more and more of it! 😉 Yours is absolutely beautiful!
Thanks so much David, I totally agree with you, its totally addictive!
I really like your idea of using a removable bottom cake pan for the tiramisu. I’ll have to give your version a try when we can start entertaining again, it will be a big hit. Wishing you all the best in this new year.
Thank you, Karen! Glad you like it, frosting the Tiramisu is easier if you take it out from the pan, and you can decorate it as you wish, Happy New Year!
Tiramisu is one of our favorite desserts! So rich and delicious with a deep espresso and no bake that makes it on the top of our list. Thanks so much for posting this recipe and your super helpful step by step instruction. Need to pick up some lady fingers on our next shopping excursion. Stay well and take care
Thanks so much! I like no bake desserts too, so quick and easy right? and this one is definitely a crowd pleaser, I’ve got so many good reviews from friends and family!
Oh my goodness! Layers and layers of yummy goodness! This looks like total perfection!
Thank you so much, Christine! So scrumptious and addictive!
Wow perfectly made gorgeous dessert. My favorite dessert,looks so tempting.
Thank you, Suja! I like it too, so easy to make!
Tiramisu looks spot on Aarthi! I had made a no-bake version as well without eggs and alcohol . Maybe I could try your version next time . I love how soft and creamy it looks . Lovely share.
Thank you, Nisha! I’m so glad you like this recipe, it turns out perfect texture and taste every time I make it, I hope you like it to!
Looks so silky and creamy, making it in a two piece cake pan is a brilliant idea, thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, Jen! Frosting the Tiramisu is easier if you take it out from the pan, and decorate it as you wish, thank you!
I absolutely love tiramisu! I first discovered this dessert years ago in Italy, and it has been a favorite ever since. In fact, I think tiramisu was the first “fancy dessert” that I ever learned how to make at home – and it’s still one of my favorites. This is a great recipe here!!
Thanks so much, David! I enjoyed eating it too in Milan few years ago, it was SO GOOD and YUM! My husbands likes it, so love making it at home for him, Happy new year!
Such a beautiful professional dessert and I can only imagine how good it tastes. I love how it looks when you cut a slice!
Agreed! looks tempting , and surely addictive, thanks you!
This tiramisu looks so decadent!
Thank you, We truly enjoyed eating it!
I love this dish! So good. Haven’t made it in years, and you’ve got me hankering after a piece. Terrific recipe – thanks. Happy New Year!
Thank you so much, John! you cannot stop eating it, definitely addictive! Happy New Year!
I made this for New Year Eve dinner, and it was amazing!! Followed directions exactly, and made it with pyrex dish, instead of a cake and it tasted simply divine. I was nervous about making this for first time, but this recipe was perfect so thank you very much!
Appreciate your feedback, Alex! Truly tasty and easy to make. I’m happy to know you liked it, Thank you so much!
… with you all the way …. I wish you healthy and happy 2021. !
Thank you so much, Happy New Year!
Tiramisu is one of my favourite desserts. Yours looks authentic and very tasty.
Angie
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Thank you, Angie! SO delicious, and we totally devoured it!