Classic Tiramisu Recipe
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Classic Tiramisu

By: Carol 
"Classic Italian dessert made with ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese. It can be made in a trifle bowl or a springform pan."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (570)

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers
  • 1/3 cup coffee flavored liqueur
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  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
  • 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Directions

  1. Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water. Reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whip yolks until thick and lemon colored.
  2. Add mascarpone to whipped yolks. Beat until combined. In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into yolk mixture and set aside.
  3. Split the lady fingers in half, and line the bottom and sides of a large glass bowl. Brush with coffee liqueur. Spoon half of the cream filling over the lady fingers. Repeat ladyfingers, coffee liqueur and filling layers. Garnish with cocoa and chocolate curls. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  4. To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler and run it down the edge of the chocolate bar.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 568 | Total Fat: 31.8g | Cholesterol: 303mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2003 by CHRIS9B9   view full review
Just a reply to MCCREARY74's comment about the Ladyfingers being so hard. When I first made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2004 by NANNOUSE   view full review
This was EXCELLENT! I can't even begin to tell you how amazing this Tiramisu is. I have some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2003 by LGIORGI   view full review
This is awesome! Same recipie fromback of the ladyfinger package, except they gave a wonderful...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by FARAH77   view full review
My friends love this Tiramisu and I love serving it. I substitute the Mascarpone cheese with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by KB in CA   view full review
I have made this many times, LOVE it and get tons of compliments!!! Here is a summary of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by ryalibertino   view full review
It is wonderful! But mascarpone cheese is really expensive, i found a substitute... 8 oz cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2006 by Pigu   view full review
excellent recipe!!!! rave reviews from everyone!!! i found that i had to 1/2 the sugar. also,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2005 by RheaWong   view full review
I always end up with more lady fingers than I need to make this dessert. Not a problem since I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by runtypig   view full review
Oh man... I'm pretty sure tiramisu will be waiting for us in Heaven. I used the ladyfinger...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2003 by KDBONN   view full review
This recipe was beyond great! I made it in a bowl for a school meeting and everyone raved. I...

 

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