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Creamy No-Bake Italian Tiramisu

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A quick and easy no-bake Italian tiramisu recipe featuring creamy mascarpone and bold espresso, perfect for an impressive homemade dessert without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) freshly brewed espresso, cooled
  • About 24 ladyfingers
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (Kahlúa) or Marsala wine

Instructions

  1. Brew 1 cup (240 ml) of strong espresso and let cool completely. Optionally stir in coffee liqueur or Marsala wine.
  2. Separate 3 large egg yolks into a bowl, ensuring no whites are included.
  3. Beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar until pale and thick, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Gently fold 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract to soft peaks.
  6. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture to keep it light and airy.
  7. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso for 1-2 seconds per side and lay them in a single layer in the serving dish.
  8. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
  9. Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, then top with the remaining mascarpone mixture and smooth the top.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  11. Just before serving, sift a generous layer of unsweetened cocoa powder over the top. Optionally add chocolate shavings or fresh berries.

Notes

Use room-temperature mascarpone to avoid clumping. Whip cream to soft peaks for best texture. Dip ladyfingers quickly to prevent sogginess. Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. Optional coffee liqueur or Marsala wine adds an adult twist. For gluten-free, substitute ladyfingers with gluten-free sponge cake. Vegan adaptations possible with coconut cream and vegan cookies.

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Keywords: tiramisu, no-bake dessert, Italian dessert, mascarpone, espresso, easy tiramisu, homemade tiramisu

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