How to Make Tiramisu!! Classic Italian Dessert Recipe

Learn how to make tiramisu, the classic Italian dessert! Layers of a decadent mascarpone cheese mixture and lady fingers soaked in espresso and Kahlua. Dessert doesn't get any better than this!!

What you'll need:
6 oz water
2 rounded tsp instant espresso powder
50mL Kahlua
6 large egg yolks
1 cup white sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz mascarpone cheese
(2) 3.5oz boxes Lady Finger cookies
unsweetened cocoa powder

In a small bowl, bring water to a boil and add in espresso powder. Whisk until dissolved and add in Kahlua. Set aside to cool.

In a double boiler or bain marie, combine egg yolks, sugar and milk. While whisking constantly, cook for 8-10 minutes to cook the egg yolks. Mixture should be smooth but not all sugar will dissolve. This is okay. Set aside and let cool. Once cool, transfer to a large bowl and add in room temperature mascarpone cheese. Mix well until smooth.

In a stand mixer or large bowl with a hand mixer, combine heavy cream and vanilla and mix on medium-high speed until a stiff whipped cream is made. Be careful as to not mix too long or you'll get butter. Add to cooled egg and mascarpone mixture and fold gently to incorporate.

To assemble the tiramisu, dunk lady fingers into espresso mixture for 2-3 seconds and line the bottom of a 9"x9" baking dish with them. Spread half of mascarpone mixture on top, repeat another layer of soaked lady fingers and then spread remainder of mascarpone mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate for AT LEAST 8 hours! It's best to let sit 24-48 hours. To serve, slice and plate and dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder. Makes 9 servings. Enjoy!!

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[bearsmm]

This is HANDS DOWN the BEST tiramisu recipe on Gods green earth. Follow the directions and you’ll blow your hair off!!! Thank you for posting and sharing. Ahhhhmazing!!!!

[croutoncrackerjacks]

For those of you that are having issues with the egg yolk and sugar mixture not thickening, you need to make sure you are whisking the mixture constantly as it's on heat. You can't take a break from the whisk, it has to be nonstop or else the mixture will not get thick. Think of the mix as cream and you're whipping it to make whipped cream. You need to get air in there to make it thick. Use an electric beater if you need to but you need to move it. Stirring won't suffice. Also, if it doesn't thicken here, don't continue with it hoping it'll fix itself because it won't. Start over if you need to. Hope that helps.

[nkq]

I’ve followed this recipe and made it more than 10 times and it turns out great every single time! Glad this recipe doesn’t use raw eggs like most other recipes. Thank you for sharing!

[leslie]

Im gonna come out of quarantine a whole chef

[fvwqwpd]

I made this a couple days ago and let me tell you it's absolutely delicious!! My husband was so impressed, he said he's never had tiramisu this good and I couldn't agree more! I added 1 tbsp of instant espresso powder because we love more of a coffee taste in our tiramisu and it was perfect! Highly recommend!

[Treeserviceo]

Oh my goodness this is the most amazing tiramisu I have ever eaten. First I have to say I spent a couple days watching different videos and I selected this one. I'm a connoisseur of good foods but not professionally. I have enjoyed many very fine restaurants in Southern California and I have to say I made this tiramisu right exactly to the T as it was explained how to do and it came out so good that I can't even begin to explain it. Simply put it is the most delicate wonderful tasting tiramisu I have ever had in my entire life ( I'm 59). I was surprised at how easy it was to make. I followed the recipe frame by frame in this video. I have a TV in my kitchen and I kept pausing it and doing exactly what he said to do. My daughter who loves tiramisu said dad we will never find anything better because this is definitely a 10 out of 10. I don't usually rant and rave on the reviews of anything in the food areas of YouTube but this recipe you have to try. It is simply of the utmost best. Just follow it to a T. Oh and we waited 2 days. You have to wait two days we tried a piece at day one and it was delicious but the next day it was over the hill superb. Definitely definitely definitely wait two days.

Oh my goodness it is heaven here on Earth. And you might as well enjoy it here on Earth because I'm not sure if they're going to serve this in Heaven; if I can just get God to taste it I'm sure it will be there.

[ka]

I've been making Tiramisu for almost 3 yrs now and this is the only recipe I followed. You will never regret it!

[hannah]

Tried this during Ramadan last year and this year can't get enough it's soooo tasty 🥰

[LatteBrown]

I got up this morning and made this recipe, it was easier than I expected. Everything turned out just like the video, no problems at all. Now for the difficult part, waiting 24-48 hours before tasting. I licked the whisk, spatula and bowl. and It was divine. I made no substitutes other than adding some prepared coffee (1/4 cup) because I was running out. Those cookies (Ladyfingers) soak up the coffee liquid fast! Thank you for sharing the real thing!

[urbanviii]

This is a classic presentation. If one wants first-class food, one has to use the best ingredients, and have patience. He had both. Bravo!

[lynettepavelich]

Made this several times, turns out amazing. Best tasting recipe ever. Didn’t change anything but used an electric hand mixer on the egg yolk/sugar step. Always a big hit! Thanks!

[milkoptional]

Made this several times and it never fails to impress, it's not too sweet and has that slight hint of coffee and makes it absolutely delicious. My whole family loves it whenever my Mother and I make it! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fairly easy tiramisu recipe!

[velvetfisher]

I made this recipe for last night's bday party for my husband coz this is his favorite cake. And he's totally impressed this was sooo good million times better than store bought and it's so easy to make! Wish I could submit a picture

[maxinegover]

I've been making this recipe every Christmas the last 5 years and it's our favorite Christmas dessert. Everyone loves it

[andrewj]

I've followed his recipe twice and it came out great both times. When I cook the eggs and sugar and milk in the double boiler it didn't get as light colored as it appears in this video but still worked out well. Also I pop my whip cream bowl and glass tray in the freezer before starting the process so they're nice and cool by the time I need them.

[olivemartini]

I’ve made this recipe 3 years running now, it couldn’t be a bigger hit! I’m making it a fourth time this year for New Years in single serve 5oz cups, can’t wait to enjoy it again! Thank you and happy holidays!

[AJAcademy-pmkl]

I was having the same issue with the egg yolk and sugar mixture being too liquidy.I didn't add the milk AND used an electric beater but it didn't help much.

I figured I might as well add more heat to make the liquid go away. So I filled my pot almost full with water and cranked the heat to high and kept whisking, and eventually I got the consistency I wanted--no chunks or scrambled eggs. (After over 30 minutes of stirring I was contemplating whether I should keep it on the heat or just use the liquidy mixture)
I learned that if your eggs are too liquidy, cranking up the heat heat won't make it scrambled eggs, it will just reduce the liquid. Hope this helps others who were having the same problem!

[nunyuhbizniss]

This was my first time ever making tiramisu but this recipe was actually way easier than I thought. Needless to say, it was a total success. 😀 It turned out so damn good. 10/10, would highly recommend to everyone. Thanks for this recipe! I'll definitely be making it again! ☺️☺️☺️

[thaonguyeneban]

I’ve made this recipe for years and it never fails! My family and in-laws love it. They always request it at parties and gatherings. Thanks so much for sharing! 🥰

[soshiconfetti]

I tried this recipe and it is just wonderful. I might need to reduce the sugar tho, it’s just a tad bit too sweet for me.