Homemade Tiramisu Recipe: A Classic Italian Dessert

mascarpone cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and calories, while cream cheese is often more affordable.

ladyfingers

🥗Healthier: whole grain ladyfingers

💰Cheaper: sponge cake

Whole grain options provide more fiber, and sponge cake can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Prepare espresso and set aside.

In a saucepan, fill with water about an inch high and bring to a simmer on medium-high heat.

In a mixing bowl, combine 8 egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar, then place the bowl over the simmering water.

Add 1/4 cup marsala wine to the egg yolk mixture and whisk until it triples in size, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Remove the bowl from heat and let the mixture cool for about 15 minutes.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese with 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until smooth.

Whip 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream until thick and then fold it into the mascarpone mixture.

Combine the cooled egg yolk mixture with the mascarpone and whipped cream, mixing until fluffy.

Dip ladyfingers in espresso for about a second and layer them in a baking dish.

Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers on top.

Spread the remaining mascarpone mixture over the second layer of ladyfingers and smooth it out.

Cover the dish and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.

Dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder before serving.

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