The classic Italian dessert made simple. Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream create an impressive dessert with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp (18g) Shyne Lion's Mane Coffee
- 1.5 cups Hot water
- 16 oz Mascarpone cheese
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 24-30 Ladyfinger cookies
- For dusting Cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp Dark rumOptional
~380 calories per serving
Instructions
- 1
Dissolve coffee in hot water. Add rum if using. Let cool completely.
- 2
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- 3
In a separate bowl, soften mascarpone, then fold in whipped cream.
- 4
Quickly dip each ladyfinger in coffee (don't soak!) and layer in an 8x8 dish.
- 5
Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the cookies.
- 6
Repeat with another layer of dipped cookies and remaining cream.
- 7
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
- 8
Dust generously with cocoa powder before serving.
The Queen of Italian Desserts
Tiramisu literally means "pick me up" in Italianâreferring to the caffeine and sugar boost it provides. This no-bake version delivers authentic flavor without the complexity of traditional recipes.
The Secret to Perfect Tiramisu
The ladyfingers are everything. Dip them quicklyâ1-2 seconds per side. Too long and they become soggy mush; too short and they stay dry and hard. Practice makes perfect.
Why Lion's Mane Coffee?
Lion's Mane Coffee adds cognitive benefits to this dessert. The original tiramisu was supposedly created to help patrons "pick up" their energyâadding Lion's Mane honors that tradition with modern functional benefits.
The Overnight Rule
Tiramisu needs time for the flavors to meld and the mascarpone to set. Four hours minimum, overnight is better. This isn't optionalâit's what makes the magic happen.
Add Some Booze (Optional)
Traditional tiramisu includes rum or Marsala wine. If adding alcohol:
- 2 tbsp rum OR
- 2 tbsp Kahlua OR
- 2 tbsp Marsala
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- Affogato - Quick Italian treat
- Coffee Ice Cream - No-churn version
- Coffee Cookies - Easy baking
