Best Tiramisu Recipe (Easy Classic No-Bake Dessert)
A creamy, light, and perfectly balanced Best Tiramisu Recipe made with mascarpone, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and no alcohol. An easy no-bake dessert ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Mascarpone Cream:
- 16 oz 450g mascarpone cheese (cold)
- 4 egg yolks
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream chilled
- Assembly:
- 30 –36 ladyfingers
- 1 ½ cups strong black coffee cooled
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare Mascarpone Base:Whisk mascarpone until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Whisk Egg Mixture:In a heat-safe bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar over a double boiler for 2 minutes until pale and thick.
- Combine Mixtures:Add egg mixture to mascarpone. Mix gently with vanilla and salt until just combined.
- Whip Cream:In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to medium peaks.
- Fold Cream:Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until smooth and airy.
- Assemble Layers:Dip ladyfingers quickly into coffee (1–2 seconds) and layer in a dish.
- Add Cream Layer:Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat Layers:Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, then the remaining cream.
- Chill:Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve:Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality mascarpone for best texture
- Do not overmix the cream to avoid graininess
- Dip ladyfingers quickly to prevent sogginess
- No alcohol needed for full flavor depth
- Best served chilled after overnight rest