Traditional Italian Tiramisu

Name: Traditional Italian Tiramisu
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup good espresso (cooled, or strongly brewed coffee); 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur; 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional, I like Mr. Black's); 4 large eggs (separated); 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided); 1 pound mascarpone cheese; 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt; 32 ladyfingers (plus more if needed); Cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons cocoa nibs (optional, for topping); Flaky salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

Prep:45min

This traditional Italian tiramisu recipe is light, creamy, and just sweet enough, thanks to layers of mousse-like mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a generous dusting of cocoa powder.

Updated at: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:07:12 GMT