Joanna Gaines Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Joanna Gaines Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe is perfect. This classic Italian dessert tastes heavenly. You'll love making this at home.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Electric mixer or whisk
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Small shallow bowl for coffee
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 1/3 cups heavy cream
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese room temperature
- 2 cups strong brewed espresso cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur optional
- 40-48 ladyfinger cookies
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat egg yolks with sugar until thick.
- The mixture should turn pale yellow.
- This takes about 5 minutes.
- Add mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract.
- Mix until completely smooth and creamy.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Use a clean bowl for this.
- Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
- Be careful not to deflate it.
- The mixture should stay light and fluffy.
- Combine cooled espresso with coffee liqueur.
- Pour into a shallow bowl.
- Make sure coffee is completely cool.
- Hot coffee will ruin the ladyfingers.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger in coffee.
- Don't soak them too long.
- Just one second per side works.
- They should be moist, not soggy.
- Arrange dipped ladyfingers in baking dish.
- Cover the entire bottom layer completely.
- Spread half the mascarpone mixture on top.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers.
- Top with remaining mascarpone mixture evenly.
- Cover dish with plastic wrap tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Overnight is even better for flavors.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
- Cut into squares and enjoy cold.
Notes
- Use fresh mascarpone cheese for best results.
- Room temperature mascarpone mixes better without lumps.
- Don't over-dip the ladyfingers cookies.
- They get too mushy when soaked.
- Make strong espresso for bold coffee flavor.
- Let it cool completely before using.
- Fold whipped cream gently to keep airiness.
- This makes the dessert light and fluffy.
- Always refrigerate overnight if you can.
- The flavors blend together beautifully this way.