Classic Tiramisu

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers are layered with a whipped mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa in this no-bake Italian classic. Cool, creamy, and just boozy enough.

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Prep Time 40 min

Cook Time 0 min

Total Time 40 min

Servings One 8x8-inch pan

Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

6 large egg yolks
3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided

Instructions

Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the bowl does not touch the water. Whisk the egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in the bowl constantly for 6 to 8 minutes, until the mixture is pale, thick, and reaches 160F on an instant-read thermometer.