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Easy Tiramisu: A Classic Italian Dessert Made Simple

Easy tiramisu served in small Duralex cups on brown plates.
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Make this easy tiramisu recipe at home—no cooking required! A simple, classic Italian dessert layered with coffee, mascarpone, and cocoa.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package of ladyfingers
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting the top of the tiramisu)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz container of mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brewed coffee or espresso (room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Carefully cut the ladyfingers into bite-sized pieces, place them in a small dish, and set aside.
  2. Pour the heavy cream into the mixing bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or use a hand mixer), and begin whipping the cream on medium speed. Gradually pour the sugar and vanilla into the bowl and continue mixing until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip, or the heavy cream tends to curdle.
  3. Remove the mixing bowl from the stand and, using a spatula, gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until completely combined.
  4. Dip the bite-sized ladyfingers in coffee and place two or three pieces in the bottom of each cup.
  5. Spoon a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the coffee-soaked ladyfingers and smooth it out with the back of a small spoon.
  6. Add a few more lady finger pieces (dipped in the coffee) on top of the cream mixture.
  7. Fill the rest of each cup with the remaining mascarpone cream and, using a flat knife, smooth out the cream evenly at the top of the rim of each glass.
  8. Using a fine-mesh sieve, dust the top of each glass with a generous layer of cocoa powder.
  9. Place the filled glasses on a small baking tray, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Most tiramisu recipes have some kind of alcohol mixed in with the coffee/espresso. Since we made tiramisu for our summer block party, which included lots of young kids, we made it without the alcohol. If you would like to make them with alcohol, most recipes use 3 to 4 tablespoons of dark rum, brandy, marsala wine, or Grand Marnier.

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