The easiest and most delicious Tiramisu recipe! This authentic Italian dessert is rich and creamy but as light as air made with coffee dunked Savoiardi (lady fingers), a smooth and creamy mascarpone filling and dusted with cacao powder to finish it off. Perfect for any occasion! Also check out our Egg-Free Tiramisu version and our Chocolate Tiramisu!
Prep time: PT25M
Total time: PT25M
Rating
4.93 stars (82 reviews)
Keywords
Authentic Tiramisu, best tiramisu recipe, Easy Tiramisu
Ingredients
2 cups mascarpone ((500g))
24 (roughly) Savoiardi biscuits ((lady fingers))
1 cup strong brewed coffee ((230ml))
3 tablespoons dark chocolate (grated)
4 egg yolks (at room temperature)
3 egg whites (at room temperature)
6 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons coffee liqueur ((optional))
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Categories
Dessert
Cuisine
Italian
Steps
Carefully separate the egg yolks and whites into two separate bowls. Add 3 tablespoons of sugar to the egg yolks and whisk them with an electric whisk until pale and thick. Add the mascarpone and whisk again until smooth and creamy, set aside.
Clean your beaters thoroughly. This is very important as egg whites will not whip if any egg yolk is added.
Using a clean electric whisk start to whisk the egg whites. When they become frothy, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and whisk until the egg whites are stiff and glossy. You should be able to turn the bowl upside down and they remain stiff (be careful not to overwhip them).
Next, add one third of the whisked egg whites to the mascarpone and egg yolk mixture and gently fold it in as you would with a cake batter. Continue with the remaining whites a third at a time until it's completed incorporated.
Mix the espresso and 4 tbsp coffee liqueur in a shallow bowl and dip in the lady fingers (savoiardi biscuits). You want to dip them into the liquid quickly (around 2-3 seconds) whilst turning to soak each side.
Lay the ladyfingers in a glass or ceramic dish until you have one even layer. You can brake some biscuits to fit your dish .
Next, add half of the mascarpone mixture over the biscuits and spread out in an even layer, top with some grated dark chocolate.
Continue with another layer of ladyfingers and mascarpone as directed above. Finally, dust with cocoa powder and chill in the fridge for roughly 6-8 hours.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 470 kcal
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Protein: 8 g
Fat: 34 g
Saturated Fat: 20 g
Cholesterol: 187 mg
Sodium: 78 mg
Sugar: 15 g
Reviews
Su on 2026-06-13 (5 stars): I always make 3 desserts for Xmas day and this has been requested by my adult children for the last few years - a very firm family recipe. Make it on Xmas eve, chill overnight and fabulous on Xmas day.
Shay on 2026-06-03 (5 stars): I wonder why there isn't any vanilla extract in this recipe.
Is it just not traditional?
I admit i added some to the mascarpone mixture for extra flavour.
Joseph Farnon on 2026-05-15 (5 stars): Beautiful recipe! The only complexity being that it is rather intensive to translate between the 500ML listings for mascarpone and the 8oz packages they are sold in.
Laney on 2026-05-15 (5 stars): i’ve tried a few tiramisu recipes but this is the PERFECT tiramisu recipe! I think whipping the egg whites and yolks separately really sets this tiramisu apart!
Jenn on 2026-04-02 (5 stars): This is hands down the best recipe.
F on 2026-03-24 (5 stars): The way it should be made,perfect!
sam on 2026-03-23 (5 stars): Absolutely delicious.
good balance of cream and not too sweet in the best way.
Everything has good balance.
Si on 2026-03-14 (5 stars): I have made this recipe twice now for my mother. She loves Tiramasu and this recipe is what i use. The only thing i would add would be to increase the coffee/marsala wine to 325ml total liquid becuase I run out using 24 lady finger biscuits. Otherwise great recipe! Thanks Si
Jo on 2026-03-05 (5 stars): I have made this so many times and always love it! Delicious!
James on 2026-03-03 (5 stars): So so good. Easy to make!! Very light a creamy. The group loved it... give it a go you wont be disappointed
Jason Simon on 2026-03-01 (5 stars): Made very nice tiramisu, would recommend!!
John Snowden on 2026-02-23 (5 stars): I made this and it turned out fantastic but with a slight alteration. No coffee but all Kahlua. My Italian expat friend said it was the best he's tasted in Thailand.
Myriam Klein on 2026-02-22 (5 stars): I prepared this recipe yesterday and the family had it today. They absolutely loved it. My youngest grandson (13) said it was better than his favorite restaurant's, it is his most favorite dessert to have. That says volumes as he's a little particular about his food. Definitely a keeper and will make again soon.
Rabia Tanhan on 2026-02-21 (5 stars): i can’t even describe how much i love this recipe. it takes me 30 minutes to make and i make it every other week. it tastes heavenly and after i made it, my family started to make it as well and now we use no other recipe for tiramisu. i have made it for every event i go to where i need to bring something and always get compliments and every time i am asked for the recipe. thank you so much don’t know what i would do without this 🥰
