Creamy, coffee-kissed, and dusted with cocoa — this Italian classic is an irresistible no-bake dessert that melts in your mouth.
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Servings & Timing
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Yield: 8 servings
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
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Chill Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
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Total Time: ~4 hours 25 minutes
Dietary Badges:
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No-Bake Dessert
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Classic Italian
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Crowd-Pleasing
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
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3 tbsp coffee liqueur (Kahlúa, optional)
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6 large egg yolks
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 ¼ cups mascarpone cheese (room temp)
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1 ¾ cups heavy cream (cold)
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2 packs ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
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Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
📖 Instructions
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Make coffee base: Brew coffee/espresso and stir in liqueur if using. Set aside to cool.
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Whip yolks & sugar: In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar over simmering water (double boiler) for 5–6 minutes until thick and pale. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Add mascarpone: Whisk mascarpone into the cooled yolk mixture until smooth.
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Whip cream: In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into mascarpone mixture to make the creamy filling.
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Assemble layers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into cooled coffee (don’t oversoak). Arrange in a single layer in a glass dish. Spread half the mascarpone cream over cookies. Repeat with another coffee-soaked layer of ladyfingers and remaining cream.
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Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight for best flavor).
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Finish & serve: Dust generously with cocoa powder before serving.
🔑 Notes
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Use cold heavy cream for best whip volume.
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Don’t oversoak ladyfingers or the dessert will be mushy.
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Tastes even better after resting overnight in the fridge.
🌟 Variations
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Kid-Friendly: Skip the liqueur and just use coffee or hot chocolate.
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Chocolate Lovers: Add grated dark chocolate between layers.
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Berry Twist: Top with raspberries or strawberries for freshness.
❄️ Storage
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Fridge: Up to 3 days (covered).
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Freezer: Freeze up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
💌 Final Notes
This homemade tiramisu is as good (if not better) than bakery versions — creamy mascarpone, airy whipped cream, and that rich coffee kick.
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