A delightful and romantic dessert perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day, this Classic Tiramisu for Two combines layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:4 hours 20 minutes
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
6–8 ladyfingers
Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
Fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and layer them in a small serving dish.
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Before serving, dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the coffee liqueur.
Make sure the coffee is cooled before dipping the ladyfingers.
This dessert can be made a day in advance for better flavor.