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How to Make Tiramisu!! Classic Italian Dessert Recipe
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How to Make Tiramisu!! Classic Italian Dessert Recipe



Learn how to make tiramisu, the classic Italian dessert! Layers of a decadent mascarpone cheese mixture and lady fingers soaked in espresso and Kahlua. Dessert doesn’t get any better than this!!

What you’ll need:
6 oz water
2 rounded tsp instant espresso powder
50mL Kahlua
6 large egg yolks
1 cup white sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz mascarpone cheese
(2) 3.5oz boxes Lady Finger cookies
unsweetened cocoa powder

In a small bowl, bring water to a boil and add in espresso powder. Whisk until dissolved and add in Kahlua. Set aside to cool.

In a double boiler or bain marie, combine egg yolks, sugar and milk. While whisking constantly, cook for 8-10 minutes to cook the egg yolks. Mixture should be smooth but not all sugar will dissolve. This is okay. Set aside and let cool. Once cool, transfer to a large bowl and add in room temperature mascarpone cheese. Mix well until smooth.

In a stand mixer or large bowl with a hand mixer, combine heavy cream and vanilla and mix on medium-high speed until a stiff whipped cream is made. Be careful as to not mix too long or you’ll get butter. Add to cooled egg and mascarpone mixture and fold gently to incorporate.

To assemble the tiramisu, dunk lady fingers into espresso mixture for 2-3 seconds and line the bottom of a 9″x9″ baking dish with them. Spread half of mascarpone mixture on top, repeat another layer of soaked lady fingers and then spread remainder of mascarpone mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate for AT LEAST 8 hours! It’s best to let sit 24-48 hours. To serve, slice and plate and dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder. Makes 9 servings. Enjoy!!

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50 Comments

  2. milk

    Made this several times and it never fails to impress, it's not too sweet and has that slight hint of coffee and makes it absolutely delicious. My whole family loves it whenever my Mother and I make it! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fairly easy tiramisu recipe!

  9. Adam Putu

    Classic Doesn't Use Milk, Whipped Cream, And Heavy Cream. This Like You Cook Pasta Using Worcestershire Sauce And You Say Classic

  11. Noreen Ashraf

    My custard becomes runny when I add mascarpone cheese in it! Why?? I add mascarpone straight out the fridge.

  15. angelica maria

    I love this recipe but I am having a hard time finding the lady fingers, is any other good cookie that can be use for the recipe?

  20. Maxine Gover

    I've been making this recipe every Christmas the last 5 years and it's our favorite Christmas dessert. Everyone loves it

  21. Vianey Martinez

    Cna anyone tell me if this tastes really cheesy like cream cheese i just wanna make sure i make it and will eat it I dont like cheese cake and wouldn’t want it to taste like it

  22. Me Too

    I made your recipe for one of my twins’ 29th birthday party. It came out perfect; even people who swore they didn’t like tiramisu, loved it.
    I made my own marscapone cheese and homemade lady fingers; which sounds really intimidating but It wasn’t so bad. It takes a little extra preparation, but it’s worth it. I prefer baking/cooking with organic ingredients and that’s why I chose to make the marscapone cheese and ladyfingers. I just made it again, 2 days later bc my other twin is coming into town today. Tiramisu is her favorite, so we’ll see what she thinks.
    Thank you again!🎉

  24. kalyani nikam

    I am not an dessert expert when it comes to cooking but I made this receipe like 20 times on diffent occasions and everytime it was a hit !

  25. T. Nguyen

    I’ve made this recipe for years and it never fails! My family and in-laws love it. They always request it at parties and gatherings. Thanks so much for sharing! 🥰

  28. Sumaiya Ara

    I tried making tiramisu for the first time and I’m not lying to y’all but it was soooooo goooood my mom and sis loved it. I followed it’s step by step except during the coffee brew I added bit of sugar and instead of cocoa at the top I added half cocoa and coffee powder for more taste it was great must try this 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  29. Titi Rocha

    I just wanted say thank you so much for making me lose the fear over making tiramisu; I always thought it was very hard to make but I saw your video and it got me inspired. I made it two days ago and it’s yummyyyy, so smooth and all the flavors are right on point, when my boyfriend tried it said “wow”and it made me happy 😍 my first tiramisu ever, I am like a baby with her first blanki, yayyyyy 😃😍

  38. cet62

    Looks EXCELLENT! I LOVE TIRAMASU! I could eat the whole thing in one sitting. In fact…..I have.

  39. asantesamuel13

    Every recipe I've seen for tiramisu says to dip the lady fingers in very quickly, basically just dip it on both sides and immediately take it out. You let them soak for at least five or six seconds, which is way longer than any recipe I've seen and it makes them fall apart when they soak overnight. Anyone reading this, don't soak them as long as he showed in this video.

  40. Vo Da

    Siêu ngon và bắt mắt cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  42. pineapple party

    Does anyone know, how long until this dish is considered spoiled? Since it takes 2 days to taste it's best, how long will it keep? Thanks!

  43. pope girls

    I followed every step but somehow the egg and mascarpone came out too runny ! What happened !? What can I fix??

  45. Marília Carvalho

    Thank you so much for this recipe. I've been using it for the past 3 years and everybody says it's the best tiramisu they've ever had!

  48. J ftube

    Can you add the coco powder once completed & putting it into the fridge for 8 hours to 2 days, or is it better to add when serving?

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