Megan's Tiramisu

Layered ladyfingers and a sweet mascarpone cheese filling make this traditional dessert irresistible. It's so easy to make!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 540 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup brewed coffee
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) package ladyfinger cookies
• 1 tablespoon grated semisweet chocolate
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 1.5 cups boiling water
• 0.5 cup vanilla citrus liqueur (tuaca)
• 0.25 cup vanilla citrus liqueur (tuaca)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Start syrup: Combine white sugar and boiling water in a medium bowl; stir until sugar dissolves. Set aside.

Step 2

Prepare filling: Combine powdered sugar, mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup tuaca, and vanilla extract in a bowl; whip with the whisk attachment of an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add whipping cream and whip until soft peaks form.

Step 3

Continue syrup: Mix coffee and tuaca into the sugar-water mixture.

Step 4

Assemble tiramisu: Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with ladyfingers. Pour 1/2 of the syrup over top, then layer with 1/2 of the filling. Add another layer of ladyfingers and cover with remaining syrup and filling. Smooth with the back of a spoon and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.