A rich and creamy no-bake dessert with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and a silky mascarpone mixture.
Ingredients:
- 250g mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (separated)
- ⅓ cup (70g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) strong espresso (cooled)
- 12-15 ladyfinger biscuits (Savoiardi)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional, like Kahlúa or Marsala wine)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Mascarpone Cream:
- Separate the egg yolks and egg whites.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.
2. Whip the Egg Whites:
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture. This makes the tiramisu light and airy.
3. Assemble the Tiramisu:
- Mix espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (don’t soak too much).
- Layer the soaked ladyfingers in a dish (8×8-inch works well).
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone cream.
4. Chill & Serve:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best for flavor).
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder for the perfect finish.
Pro Tips:
✅ Use fresh eggs since they are not cooked. Pasteurized eggs work too!
✅ Don’t over-soak the ladyfingers, or they’ll become too soggy.
✅ Chill overnight for the best taste and texture.
✅ Add shaved chocolate or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flair.