
Vanilla Tiramisu
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Today I'm sharing my favorite vanilla tiramisu recipe, a dessert that feels fancy but honestly comes together faster than you'd think. The beauty of this version is that it takes just forty five minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for impressing guests without spending all day in the kitchen. Mascarpone cheese, the heart of this dessert, is packed with calcium and gives you that luxuriously creamy texture that makes tiramisu so irresistible. The combination of strong espresso and vanilla creates this wonderful depth of flavor that keeps people coming back for more, and the best part is you probably have most of these ingredients at home already.
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Ingredients
- 12 piecesladyfingers
- 250 mlespresso
- 500 gmascarpone cheese
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 20 gcocoa powder
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 250 mlunflavored almond milk
- 1 teaspoonsalt
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Instructions
- 1
Dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture for about 3-5 seconds on each side. They should be soft and pliable but not too wet.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Add the softened butter to the mascarpone mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and unsalted almond milk until well combined.
- 5
Gradually add the egg mixture to the mascarpone mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
- 6
In a separate bowl, mix together the cocoa powder and salt.
- 7
To assemble the tiramisu, start with a layer of ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Sprinkle with half of the cocoa powder mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of mascarpone on top.
- 8
Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- 9
Slice and serve.
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