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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Classic Tiramisu

    Published: Nov 16, 2018 · Modified: Apr 8, 2022 by Maureen Celestine with 32 Comments

    Classic Tiramisu

    This classic tiramisu dessert is utterly delicious and easy to make. This old-fashioned dessert combines layers of Savoiardi lightly dipped in espresso, held together by a subtly sweet rich mascarpone mixture, topped with dark cocoa and chocolate shavings. Savor the shores of Italy as each bite melts in your mouth.

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    On today’s post, we will be taking a quick trip to the beautiful country of Italy by way of our palate.

     

    Tiramisu is a world-renowned Italian coffee flavored dessert that is made with Savoiardi biscuits (ladyfingers), eggs, espresso, cocoa, mascarpone cheese, and sugar. It could also be spiked with a liqueur such as rum or Marsala wine. As the name implies, it’s a total “pick me up.”

     

    tiramisu and chocolate on a table

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    One of the reasons why I love this dessert is because of the blending of flavors. The subtle flavor of the rum liqueur picks through in every bite without overpowering the deep taste of the espresso or other ingredients.

     

    Most people don’t like to consume raw eggs; so, we will be substituting the eggs for heavy cream. Don’t fret it; you won’t be missing out on much.

     

    If you are not a fan of tiramisu, think again-because, after trying this simple version, you too will be obsessed with this dessert. Seriously, don’t knock it off until you’ve indeed tasted it.

     

    To prepare this classic Tiramisu treat, you will need:

     

    • Instant espresso (not instant coffee).
    • Boiling water
    • Mascarpone cheese
    • Powdered sugar
    • Heavy cream
    • Kahlua coffee liqueur ( dry Marsala wine or Amaretto liqueur is fine too)
    • Ladyfingers (I used 18 pieces. A 7 oz package should be just fine)
    • Bittersweet cocoa
    • shaved chocolate for garnish(optional)

    **  I used both the cocoa powder and chocolate shavings 😉 Double dose of awesomeness!

     

    How to make a classic Italian tiramisu

     

    Combine the espresso powder and boiling water, stir until incorporated. Set aside to cool completely or pop it in the refrigerator.

     

    Using an electric mixer, beat together the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until smooth. Set aside.

     

    Whisk together the heavy cream, and rum liqueur on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the mascarpone mixture.

     

    Lightly dip, instead of soaking the ladyfingers in the espresso one at a time. Line the bottom of a 6x8 pan. Using a spatula, spread half of the cream mixture over the biscuit. Sprinkle shaved chocolates on top. Layer the remaining biscuit and spread the other half of the cream mixture on top.

     

    Smooth the top using a spatula. Sift the cocoa over the top and sprinkle more chocolates. Cover the pan with a cling wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or until set.

    *It tastes even better when left overnight in the refrigerator.

     

    As you can see, It’s ridiculously easy to put together; the hardest part is waiting for it to set in the refrigerator. So, go ahead and give it a try.

     

    a serving of tiramisu

     

    Are you looking for easy, delicious desserts to wow your guests at your next gathering? Try this velvety raspberry Chocolate ganache and this Zucchini and beetroot cake. Don't forget to pin this recipe for later. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@worldlytreat) where we share a lot of behind the scene preps.

    Go ahead and give this recipe a try. Are you a fan of Tiramisu? What’s your favorite dessert to date? Share with us in the comments below.

     

    To my lovely readers in the United States, have a safe and joyful thanksgiving. Don’t count the calories, count the blessings- just for turkey day. Wobble gobble!!!

     

    Peace & Love

    Maureen

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    Classic Tiramisu

    This old-fashioned dessert combines layers of Savoiardi lightly dipped in espresso, held together by a subtly sweet rich mascarpone mixture, topped with dark cocoa and chocolate shavings.
    5 from 41 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 645kcal
    Author: Maureen Celestine

    Ingredients

    • 4 Tablespoons Instant espresso (not instant coffee)
    • 1¼ cups Boiling water
    • 8 oz Mascarpone cheese (from 1 pack)
    • ¾ cup Powdered sugar
    • 1 ½ cups Heavy cream
    • 4 Tablespoons Kahlua coffee liqueur
    • 18 Ladyfingers ( one 7 oz package should be fine)
    • 2 Tablespoons Bittersweet cocoa
    • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, shaved (Optional)

    Instructions

    • Combine the espresso powder and boiling water, stir until incorporated. Set aside to cool completely or pop it in the refrigerator.
    • Using an electric mixer, beat together the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until smooth. Set aside.
    • Whisk together the heavy cream, and rum liqueur on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the mascarpone mixture
    • Lightly dip, instead of soaking the ladyfingers in the espresso one at a time. Line the bottom of a 6×8 pan. Using a spatula, spread half of the cream mixture over the biscuit. Sprinkle shaved chocolates on top. Layer the remaining biscuit and spread the other half of the cream mixture on top.
    • Smooth the top using a spatula. Sift the cocoa over the top and sprinkle more chocolates. Cover the pan with a cling wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or until set.
    • *It tastes even better when left overnight in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1589IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Joanna says

      November 27, 2018 at 9:12 am

      I remember the first time I made tiramisu. It was a total disaster, it didn't set and it was very watery. You make it sound so easy though! I might give it another try 🙂

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        November 27, 2018 at 7:07 pm

        Sorry to hear that Joanna. I hope you give my version a try, it's a no fail recipe.

        Reply
    2. Gladys Parker says

      November 27, 2018 at 11:34 am

      Tiramisu--there is nothing quite like it--the perfect dessert! I never realized how simple it was to make-at least using your recipe. I just might try to make it!

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        November 27, 2018 at 7:08 pm

        Unbelievably easy right? I hope you enjoy it, Gladys. Thanks

        Reply
    3. BMB says

      November 27, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      I just gained 5 lbs reading this. I love tiramisu.

      Reply
    4. Bindu Thomas says

      November 27, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      This look extremely yummy!! I couldn't get words to say about how this tiramisu look like. I might give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Jeannette says

      November 27, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      I love freezing cold Tiramisu! This recipe truly looks perfect! I totally have to admit that I did NOT know Tiramisu was Italian!

      Reply
    6. Stephanie says

      November 27, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      YUM! I have always wanted to know how to make this!

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        November 29, 2018 at 5:24 pm

        I am glad I could help, Stephanie. 😉

        Reply
    7. Lyosha says

      November 28, 2018 at 1:19 am

      I love Tiramisu! it is so soft, so sweet and somehow elegant! I love it. Alas as it is dessert you can't have it often if you are me and want to stay healthy

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        November 29, 2018 at 5:24 pm

        Tell me about it. I try to minimize the sugar, but hey, who am I kidding, it's Tiramisu. Every last bite is a guilty bite. I make this twice a year for the sake of temptation 🙂 .

        Reply
    8. Non stop family - Tips for family travels says

      November 28, 2018 at 1:33 am

      We love Tiramisu at home. It's delicious and, it makes such a sucesse when we have people at home. The cool partt is that it's easiear to make than it looks. You recepi has some diferences than the one we use. We gonna trie your, then we will say the result, we beat it will be delicious!

      Reply
    9. Hirra Pervaiz says

      November 28, 2018 at 1:49 am

      Tiramisu is my favorite dessert. This one here looks delicious and your photography is awesome too.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        November 29, 2018 at 5:20 pm

        Thanks a lot for the compliment, it made me smile. It's one of my favs too.

        Reply
    10. Maartje van Sandwijk says

      November 28, 2018 at 4:44 am

      Really craving some tiramisu now... Looks very easy to make!

      Reply
    11. Sondra Barker says

      November 28, 2018 at 9:28 am

      I love tiramisu, its one of my favorites since childhood. I don't know if I'm a talented enough baker to make it though, but thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        November 29, 2018 at 5:19 pm

        Same here, Sondra. It might look intimidating, but this method is much easier than you can imagine. 😉

        Reply
    12. Danielle says

      November 28, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      This looks so amazing! I absolutely love Tiramisu. I can't wait to try this recipe.

      Reply
    13. Alexandra says

      November 28, 2018 at 7:36 pm

      OMG! Mouthwatering! I will definitely have to try this really soon!

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        November 29, 2018 at 5:16 pm

        Thanks, Alexandra. Enjoy!

        Reply
    14. Shannan P says

      November 28, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts, but I have never attempted to make it. Now I will definitely have to try!

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        November 29, 2018 at 5:16 pm

        That's good to know. I hope you enjoy it, Shannan.

        Reply
    15. Diana Tidswell says

      November 28, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      Those pictures makes me feel that "I wanna grab this right now from my screen" It's really mouth watering. Yummy!

      Reply
    16. Lakshmi says

      November 29, 2018 at 7:39 pm

      Tiramasu is my all time favorite..especially coz it has espresso in it.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        December 07, 2018 at 11:01 am

        Same here! It's addictive.

        Reply
    17. Clare Minall says

      November 30, 2018 at 2:42 am

      This looks delightful and tasty. My kids would absolutely love this. This will disappear in our house at no time.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        December 07, 2018 at 11:00 am

        Ha Ha...That's good to know, don't let them have it at night else they will be up all night-caffeine 🙂 .

        Reply
    18. amanda says

      November 30, 2018 at 5:51 am

      OMG, I LOVE tiramisu!! When we were in Italy, we tried it at every single restaurant. Going to try this recipe for sure.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        December 07, 2018 at 10:58 am

        I hope you enjoy it. Thanks

        Reply
    19. GiGi Eats says

      February 08, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      I've never had a tiramisu before in my life - but man oh man this looks amazing!!

      Reply
    20. Mikhaela says

      August 30, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      It makes me so hungry just looking at those photos! I never knew that it's originated from Italy. I love how you classify all the ingredients.

      Reply

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