Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe from Italy (No Heavy Cream)

Name: Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe from Italy (No Heavy Cream)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 300 g Savoiardi ladyfingers (- about 30 cookies); 500 g cold mascarpone cheese (- 1.1 pound); 4 medium eggs, separated (- about 220 g / 7.7 oz without shells); 100 g granulated sugar (- ½ cup); 300 ml strong espresso coffee (- 1 ¼ cup, cooled); 2 tablespoons Marsala wine (- optional); unsweetened cocoa powder (- for dusting)

Instructions

Prep:30min

Authentic Italian tiramisu is made with just four simple ingredients: mascarpone cheese, fresh eggs, ladyfingers and strong coffee. No heavy cream, no vanilla, no shortcuts. This is the traditional recipe as it is prepared in Italy.In Italian homes, tiramisu is a simple, elegant dessert that relies entirely on the quality of its ingredients and the balance of its flavors. The cream is made by whipping egg yolks with sugar and gently folding in mascarpone, while the egg whites give the dessert its light and airy texture.

Updated at: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:32:49 GMT