Tiramisu is the quintessential Italian dessert, blending bold espresso flavors with a cloud-like mascarpone cream that melts in your mouth. This elegant, no-bake treat is the perfect finishing touch for a weekend dinner party or a special family gathering, offering a sophisticated balance of sweetness and rich coffee notes.

Recipe Details

  • Yields: 8
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 min

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 100 g sugar
  • 500 g mascarpone
  • 300 g savoiardi biscuits
  • coffee at room temperature
  • cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Begin by separating the egg whites from the yolks. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the yolks and the sugar together.
  2. Mix the mascarpone into the yolk and sugar mixture, stirring steadily until the texture is completely smooth and uniform.
  3. In a separate, clean bowl, beat the egg whites until they are firm and form stiff peaks.
  4. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the mascarpone mixture a little at a time. It is important to stir very lightly to ensure the airy foam does not collapse.
  5. Take a baking tray and spread a foundational layer of the mascarpone cream across the bottom.
  6. Quickly dip the savoiardi biscuits into the room-temperature coffee and arrange them in a tight layer over the cream.
  7. Spread a second layer of the cream over the biscuits, then add another layer of coffee-soaked savoiardi.
  8. To ensure the dessert is structurally sound and the slices do not fall apart when served, place the second layer of biscuits perpendicular to the direction of the first layer.
  9. Spread one final, smooth layer of the mascarpone cream over the top.
  10. Using a fine-mesh sieve, generously dust the top of the dessert with cocoa powder.
  11. Transfer the dish to the refrigerator and allow it to chill and set for at least three hours.

Tips for Success

When preparing your coffee, ensure it has cooled completely to room temperature before you begin dipping the biscuits; if the coffee is too hot, the savoiardi will become overly soggy. When layering the dessert, the "orthogonal" or cross-hatched pattern of the biscuits is a professional secret that makes serving much cleaner. For the best flavor, use a high-quality cocoa powder for the final dusting.

We hope you enjoy sharing this decadent, creamy classic with your friends and family!