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In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.","group":"Cream Preparation","title":"Separate the egg yolks from the whites","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cream Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Gently fold the softened mascarpone into the egg yolk mixture until smooth and well combined.","group":"Cream Preparation","title":"Gently fold the softened mascarpone","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cream Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped whites into the mascarpone cream mixture to create a light, airy filling.","group":"Cream Preparation","title":"In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cream Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso (do not soak them through or they will become mushy) and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of your dish.","group":"Assembly","title":"Quickly dip each ladyfinger","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfinger layer. Repeat with another layer of espresso-dipped ladyfingers and finish with the remaining cream.","group":"Assembly","title":"Spread half of the mascarpone cream","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Just before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder.","group":"Chilling","title":"Cover and refrigerate","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Chilling"}],"notes":"For the best results, use high-quality espresso and let the dessert sit in the fridge overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the ladyfingers to soften perfectly.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Hand mixer or whisk","Baking dish (8x8 inch)","Mixing bowls","Sifter"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["milk","eggs","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"servings","note":"Fits a standard 8x8 inch baking dish"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This dessert is best made 12-24 hours in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep covered in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days due to raw egg content.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftiramisu_ff9f86c86f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=6f008052-b5dc-4f5c-b474-439ce028c8a7","imageAlt":"Tiramisù — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tiramisu","italian dessert","coffee dessert","no bake","mascarpone"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tiramisù","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:13:42.816Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:13:42.816Z","related":[{"id":"zabaione_e4ffd1c355","slug":"zabaione","title":"Zabaione","description":"A classic, ethereal Italian dessert custard that is light, frothy, and rich. 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