Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of tiramisu with this easy 5-ingredient recipe. Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone cheese, and a dusting of cocoa powder create the perfect dessert for any occasion. Impress your guests with this classic Italian treat that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar to the whipped cream, and gently fold until well combined.
- One at a time, quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the brewed coffee and layer them in the bottom of a square baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the ladyfinger and mascarpone layers, finishing with a dusting of cocoa powder on top.
- Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Enjoy the creamy and delicious flavors of homemade tiramisu!
Interesting Facts
Tiramisu means 'pick me up' in Italian, referring to the espresso in the dessert that gives a caffeine boost.
Traditional tiramisu uses raw eggs in the mascarpone filling, but this recipe omits that ingredient for simplicity.