Tiramisu

My classic Italian tiramisu recipe has lightly sweet mascarpone filling layered with ladyfingers soaked with a spiked espresso mixture and topped with a dusting of cocoa powder. It's practically perfect and totally delicious!

I love tiramisu because it has all the best things in one package: coffee, rum or brandy, a super creamy but not too sweet custard and just a little chocolate! It’s one of the FIRST recipes I made as a teenage baker and has remained a favorite ever since.

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[varunpodar]

One thing to note. Make sure the egg yolks and mascarpone mixture is cooled before mixing in the whipped cream. Mine wasn’t and my cream mixture looked curdled

[nathalyq]

I made this recipe and OMG soooo yummy. Definitely recommend and easy to make 👌 my family loved it.
-1/2 cup dark rum
-1 1/2 to 2 cups espresso
-16oz room temperature mascarpone (450g)
-1/4 cup dark rum (60mL) (to be mixed with the mascarpone)
-6 large egg yolk
-2/3 cup granulated sugar (133g)
-2 cups heavy whipping cream (480L)
-2 tsp vanilla

[Viridian]

Nice recipe, I love tiramisu!
Here in Italy the classic version of tiramisu requires 1 small sized egg per 100g of mascarpone cheese - so, for instance, 5 eggs for 500g of mascarpone. Many italians tend to reduce the amount of eggs (like, 3 eggs for 500g of cheese).
Also, there's no whipping cream - the extra air is given by whipped egg whites which are supposed to be folded in the sugar+yolks (to be beaten beforehand) and mascarpone mix (to which you may add a tablespoon of liqueur, here Marsala wine is pretty popular). The "traditional version from the 80s" doesn't require any cooking or double boiling but if you're afraid of using raw eggs (which is mainly a concern for little kids of pregnant women) you may attempt a bland pasteurization, being careful not to make it cook or it'll get lumpy - and to add the yolks+sugar mixture ONLY after it reached room temperature.
The trick of not over-soaking ladyfingers is actually true and it makes a difference; also, beware of your coffee dip temperature, if it's still kinda warm it'll soak more easily your biscuits. Not to mention that not all ladyfingers from marts are the same, some are more prone to fast absorbing than others... You'll eventually find your favourite brand and adjust the needed soaking time.

[Inigo_The_Son]

I have been making tiramisu for 50+ years. When my kids were little, they did not like the coffee flavor, so I made it with Mexican hot chocolate instead, and it was a huge hit at sleepovers. Once I made two versions for a large neighborhood party, and we did a side-by-side taste test. Among 30+ tasters, 100% preferred the Mexican chocolate version over the espresso. I have never looked back, though I do pay homage to the original by decorating the top with chocolate covered espresso beans.

[lydiah]

John: I help you make dishes to share with friends & family!
Me: eats it all myself

[lesliel.]

I just want to say this gentlemen has the most soothing voice...he's probably great with kids...great recipe

[unknownseizure]

I've recently developed an addiction to tiramisu so this is a blessing.

[maryhsieh]

I made my first ever Tiramisu using this recipe video and it came out so delicious. I made this recently for my husband's birthday and he loves Tiramisu. We all loved it. Thank you, John.

[shuchinsk]

Option 3 if you can’t find lady fingers at your local grocery store: move.

[yikers]

I MADE THIS TIRAMISU 2 DAYS AGO AND IT WAS AMAZING! I used brandy instead of rum, and instant coffee instead of fresh Espresso. When i finished assembling the tiramisu, i let it sit overngiht and tried it this tuesday! You could taste the brandy in the cream, which at first i thought overpowered the coffee flavor (though it gave a nice kick). I wondered, should i have dipped my lady fingers for 5 seconds instead of 2? Despite it all, my family loved it, and so did I! The next day, aka today, i tried the tiramisu again, AND I COULD TASTE THE COFFEE'S KICK. EVERYTHING WAS SO DECADENT AND DELICIOUS. BEST TIRAMISU RECIPE EVER!!! FOLLOW THIS RECIPE TO THE TEA BECAUSE THIS IS AMAZING!!!

[RABuffat]

I’m a purist; PLEASE post a Lady Fingers recipe! This looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it! Thx John.

[OldLadyBakes]

Thank you, John! I just made this for a neighbor (with your ladyfinger recipe as well). It smells and looks just beautiful. Setting in the fridge now. Man, I’ve used so many of your recipes, but I never think to put a huge THANK YOU in the comments. You are a terrific teacher, and I’ve never had a “fail” with any of your recipes. I just can’t thank you enough.

[jenniferleck]

Love Preppy Kitchen and his actual kitchen, especially the stove! I made this tiramisu twice this past Christmas and it came out perfect. My family have already requested I make it again. I even entered a desert contest at work. I came in 2nd place with this recipe. I'll take that for my first time entering any kind of desert contest. My co-workers loved it!!

[nicoleallen]

The only thing I do differently is to whip the egg yolks after heating them, until they are thick and lemon colored, then I add them to the mascarpone. I find it sets firmer that way. The lady finger recipe you shared is amazing! I have a dairy cow, so I was able to make my own mascarpone and whipped cream 😊

[cmg]

I was taught a very traditional style when I spent a summer in Italy. She spoke very little English and I spoke next to no Italian but we managed. 17yrs later and I still make it the same way. No whip cream, instead make very stiff meringue and mix that into the custard. Also no alcohol. There are so many versions of this yummy dessert!

[mkominiak]

I am just a guy trying to self-learn how to cook, and I was able to make this. I finished the layers and then taste tested a spare lady finger in my coffee and rum. I should have done that before because the rum was really powerful, so next time, I'll add less rum and taste test before I build it....But, in the finished product, the person I made it for said it was delicious and tasted like something you would get at a restaurant. So, there's that.

Anyway, if you're just a dude trying to learn how to cook and make food with love for those you love, you can't go wrong with John's videos and recipes. Thanks, JK. I greatly appreciate your content, and everything I have made from your channel has been great.

[alamgudiel]

John “No baking involved”
Me: This is for me

[KimBui-di]

Tried this for the first time and definitely see where I went wrong with melting the mascarpone… I just want to say that I love this guy and Delivery and his quirks and humor

Thank you for teaching us how to make such awesome things

[russergee]

For a more unique and complex flavour, try using marsala wine instead of run or coffee liqueur! I’m told using marsala wine in tiramisu is traditional in some parts of Italy. Also, it’s traditional to use whipped egg whites instead of whipped cream to floof up the dessert, cuts back on the richness while keeping all the flavour 😊

Of course, uncooked egg whites worry some people, so you can either buy pasteurized egg whites, or whip the egg whites over a double boiler, to bring it up to the temperature that would kill salmonella (can’t remember it off the top of my head)

[kristykwong]

I made this for my husband’s birthday and it was delicious! This recipe is now going to be stay in the family. It’s so easy and simple to follow. Thanks for sharing!