Traditional Italian Tiramisu: An Indulgent Homemade Delight
A classic Italian dessert that is creamy, rich, and undeniably delicious!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur
- 1 package ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.
- Heat milk until steaming, then gradually add to the egg mixture.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Let the mixture cool, then fold in whipped cream.
- Dip ladyfingers in coffee liqueur and layer in a dish.
- Spread cream mixture over layers of ladyfingers.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ingredients.
- Let tiramisu sit overnight for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Traditional Italian Tiramisu