Lovebirds' Dream Tiramisu 💖
Making this romantic tiramisu is simpler than you think! Indulge in velvety cream layers, coffee-dipped ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa for a perfect date night treat.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric Mixer
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Shallow dish or measuring cup
Ingredients
Velvety Cream Layers
- 1 (8-ounce) package mascarpone cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream chilled
Assembly
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled completely
- 1-2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional, but recommended for classic flavor!)
- Ladyfingers (enough for two layers in your pan)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Velvety Cream Layers
First, in a large mixing bowl, combine your softened mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is beautifully smooth and creamy. Set this aside.- Next, in a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with your electric mixer on medium speed until they become noticeably thicker and a pale yellow color, which usually takes about 3 to 5 minutes. Gently fold these lightened egg yolks into your mascarpone mixture until just combined.
- Now, clean your mixer beaters thoroughly. In a clean, chilled bowl, whisk the cold heavy cream on high speed with your electric mixer until stiff peaks form (this should take 3 to 5 minutes). Carefully fold this fluffy whipped cream into the mascarparone-egg yolk mixture until it's just blended – be careful not to overmix! This is your luscious tiramisu cream.
Step 2: Assemble Your Romantic Dessert
Get your coffee soaking liquid ready! In a shallow dish or measuring cup, gently stir together the cooled brewed coffee and the coffee liqueur (if you're using it).- Take your ladyfingers, one by one, and quickly dip them into the coffee mixture – ensure they are moistened but not soggy. Arrange a single layer of these dipped ladyfingers neatly at the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking pan.
- Spoon about one-third of your prepared mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers, spreading it out into an even layer. Lightly dust this cream layer with a sprinkle of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Repeat this layering process two more times: another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers, followed by another third of the mascarpone cream, and another dusting of cocoa. Finish your tiramisu with the last layer of cream, topped generously with cocoa powder.
- Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or for the best results, let it chill overnight. This setting time is crucial for the flavors to meld beautifully and for the dessert to firm up perfectly.
Notes
PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes (includes chilling)
Servings: 4-6
Calories: ~480 per serving (estimate)
Total Carbs: ~45g per serving (estimate)
Net Carbs: ~42g per serving (estimate)
Fats: ~35g per serving (estimate)
Protein: ~8g per serving (estimate)
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes (includes chilling)
Servings: 4-6
Calories: ~480 per serving (estimate)
Total Carbs: ~45g per serving (estimate)
Net Carbs: ~42g per serving (estimate)
Fats: ~35g per serving (estimate)
Protein: ~8g per serving (estimate)
