Classic Tiramisu

Discover the best authentic Tiramisu recipe—a classic Italian dessert made with rich mascarpone cream, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a light dusting of cocoa powder. This easy homemade tiramisu delivers the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and bold coffee flavours, making it one of the most loved no-bake desserts in the world.

Our traditional tiramisu uses real espresso, fresh mascarpone, and gently whipped cream to create a cloud-like texture that melts in your mouth. The ladyfingers soften into the perfect cake-like layer, giving this dessert its signature lightness. Whether you’re making tiramisu for a dinner party, holiday celebration, or a simple family treat, this recipe is designed to be foolproof, delicious, and impressive every time.

Because it’s no-bake and make-ahead, this tiramisu is ideal for meal planning and entertaining. As it chills, the flavours intensify, creating a dessert that tastes even better the next day. If you’re searching for the best easy tiramisu dessert, this recipe brings authentic Italian flavour straight to your kitchen.

Classic Tiramisu

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Prep Time 40 minutes mins

6 hours hrs

Servings: 8 people

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 421

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Cream Layer:

• 4 large egg yolks
• 100 gr sugar
• 250 gr mascarpone cheese cold
• 200 ml cream heavy, cold

Coffee Layer:

• 300 ml espresso or very strong coffee, cooled
• 2 tbsp sugar optional
• 3 tbsp dark rum or coffee liqueur , optional but traditional

Assembly:

• 200 gr lady fingers biscuits
• cocoa unsweetened cocoa powder baking, for dusting
• dark chocolate shavings optional

Method

 

Prepare the coffee:

1. Brew strong espresso coffee.
2. Sweeten lightly if desired.
3. Let it cool completely.
4. Add the rum (optional)

Make the mascarpone cream:

1. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick (about 2–3 minutes).
2. Add mascarpone and whisk until smooth (don’t overmix).
3. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to soft peaks.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.

   You should now have a silky, fluffy cream.

Dip the ladyfingers:

1. Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee (½ second per side).

   - Do not soak — they fall apart quickly.

Layer the tiramisu:

1. Place a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the base of a dish.
2. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the top.
3. Add a second layer of dipped ladyfingers.
4. Spread the remaining cream.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight for best flavour.

To Serve:

1. Dust generously with cocoa powder just before serving.

   Add chocolate shavings if you like.