Classic Italian Tiramisu

This classic tiramisu recipe layers creamy mascarpone cheese with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and a touch of amaretto for a luscious Italian dessert.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 601 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, or as needed
• 6 large eggs, separated, divided
• 2 (8.8 ounce) containers mascarpone cheese
• 4 tablespoons amaretto liqueur, divided
• 1.5 cups brewed espresso, cooled
• 1.5 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers (about 30)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add mascarpone cheese and 2 tablespoons amaretto. Beat well.

Step 2

Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with clean beaters until stiff peaks form. Fold beaten egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.

Step 3

Pour espresso and remaining 2 tablespoons amaretto into a shallow dish. Stir well. Working one at a time, quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture and line the bottom of an 8-inch glass dish.

Step 4

Once the bottom of the dish is covered in an even layer of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, top with 1/2 the mascarpone mixture. Repeat with another ladyfinger layer, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.

Step 5

Dust with cocoa powder before serving.