Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked biscuits, creamy mascarpone filling, and cocoa powder. Here’s a simple homemade version.
Classic Tiramisu Recipe
Ingredients
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200–250 g ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
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250 g mascarpone cheese
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1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
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2 eggs (separated)
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½ cup sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cream
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Beat the egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
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Add mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.
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In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.
2. Dip the Biscuits
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Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the cooled coffee (do not soak too long).
3. Layer the Dessert
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Place a layer of soaked biscuits in a dish.
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Spread half of the mascarpone cream on top.
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Add another layer of coffee-dipped biscuits.
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Spread the remaining cream.
4. Chill
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
5. Finish
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Dust the top with cocoa powder before serving.
✅ Tips for Best Flavor
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Add 1–2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional) to the coffee for authentic taste.
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Use strong espresso for richer flavor.
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Chill overnight for the best texture.
If you want, I can also show you:
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5-minute tiramisu without eggs
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Lotus Biscoff tiramisu (very popular)
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Chocolate tiramisu recipe