Tiramisu with Espresso and Mascarpone

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A classic Italian dessert featuring layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and rich mascarpone cream dusted with cocoa powder. This Italian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs espresso, ladyfinger cookies, egg yolks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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.

Prep: 25 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 430 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, whisk together 4 large egg yolks and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until pale and thick, about 5 minutes; remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Step 2: Fold 1 lb mascarpone cheese into the cooled egg yolk mixture gently until smooth.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mascarpone mixture carefully.
  4. Step 4: Dip 24 ladyfinger cookies quickly into 1 cup cooled espresso, coating but not soaking, and arrange a single layer in an 8x8 inch dish.
  5. Step 5: Spread one-quarter of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers; repeat layering three more times to create four layers total.
  6. Step 6: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  7. Step 7: Just before serving, dust the top generously with 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine sieve.

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