Italy’s favorite no-bake dessert is easier than you think: dip, layer, chill. Making it a day ahead lets the flavors come together beautifully.
Recipe: Easy Classic Tiramisu
Prep25 min
Cook—
Total25 min
Serves9
LevelEasy
Calories~410
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (360 ml) strong coffee or espresso, cooled
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- 250 g (9 oz) mascarpone
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 24 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- Cocoa powder to dust
Instructions
- Mix coffee and liqueur in a shallow dish.
- Whip cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks; fold in mascarpone until smooth.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly (1 second per side) and line an 8×8 inch dish.
- Spread half the cream, repeat layers.
- Chill at least 6 hours. Dust generously with cocoa before serving.
💡 Tips for success
- Dip fast — soggy ladyfingers make a runny tiramisu.
