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Tiramisu
by Dana Peredo
Layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee and a smooth mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa — an Italian no-bake dessert, best prepared in advance.
- Servings
- 8
- Prep
- 4 hr 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Category
- Dessert
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Serve
- Cold
- Texture
- Creamy, Soft / Tender
- Techniques
- No-cook
- Meal
- DinnerBrunch
- Party
- Romantic dinner
- Family meal
Tips
A quick soak is all the soletillas need—soaking them too long makes them mushy instead of tender.
Ingredients
Soletillas (spoon cookies) (24 pieces)
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Strong coffee (cold) (1 1/2 cups)
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Egg yolk (4 pieces)
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Sugar (1/2 cup)
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Mascarpone cheese (500 g)
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Vanilla (1 teaspoon)
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Cocoa powder (3 tablespoons)
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Price reference: Guadalajara, Jalisco
Estimated cost so far
$0.56 MXN
≈ $0.07 MXN per serving
1 of 7 ingredients
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Prices are approximate. · Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Tools
Mixing bowl
Hand mixer
Baking dish
Sieve
Pot
Steps
- 1. Make the coffee10 min
First, in a pot or coffee maker, prepare one and a half cups of strong coffee. Once it’s ready, pour it into a separate container and let it cool; you can put it in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
- 2. Beat the egg yolks with sugar8 min
In a mixing bowl, combine 4 egg yolks with half a cup of sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat for about 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens and lightens in color. Then add 500 grams of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- 3. Assemble the layers7 min
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee, just 1 or 2 seconds per side, without letting them get soggy, and arrange them in a single layer on the bottom of the dish. Then cover that layer with half of the mascarpone cream you prepared, and repeat the process: another layer of soaked ladyfingers, and finish by covering with the rest of the cream.
- 4. Refrigerate240 min
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, so the flavors can meld and the dessert can set.
- 5. Serve2 min
Just before serving, use a sifter to sprinkle cocoa powder evenly over the dish.
Substitutions & variations
- Don't have any mascarpone cheese? A mixture of cream cheese and a little whipped cream comes close in texture, although the flavor will be more tart.
- If you don't have a baking dish or ovenproof dish, your best option is to use a baking pan.
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