How to make Tiramisu | Classic Italian Dessert Recipe

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.

Brew espresso coffee and let it cool in the fridge for an hour.

In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and doubled in volume, about 3-5 minutes.

Optionally, add a liqueur like rum at this stage.

Add mascarpone cheese in two or three additions, whisking well to combine.

In a stand mixer, whip egg whites and sugar until soft peaks form.

Fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture in two or three additions.

In a 6x9 inch casserole dish, spread about a third of the mascarpone cream into an even layer.

Dip each ladyfinger biscuit in the cooled coffee and arrange them tightly on top of the cream until covered.

Spoon the remaining mascarpone cream over the cookies and spread it into an even layer.

Optionally, pipe the remaining mascarpone cream on top for presentation.

Place the dish in the fridge for at least an hour or up to two days to set.

Dust the top with cocoa powder before serving.

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