Best Homemade Tiramisu
A silky dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. This Italian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, egg yolks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 16 pieces ladyfingers
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup, brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 oz, shaved dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl, beat 1 cup mascarpone cheese, 3 egg yolks, and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in 1/2 cup whipped cream until light and airy.
- Step 2: Brew 1 cup strong coffee and let cool. In a shallow dish, mix 1/4 cup cocoa powder with 1/4 cup brewed coffee to create a coffee-soaked mixture.
- Step 3: Dip ladyfingers into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are fully saturated but not soggy. Arrange 4 layers of dipped ladyfingers in a 9-inch dish.
- Step 4: Spread half of the mascarpone-cream mixture over the ladyfingers, then repeat with another layer of ladyfingers and remaining mascarpone mixture. Top with shaved dark chocolate.
- Step 5: Chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish with additional cocoa powder and chocolate shavings.
