Description
Millionaire’s Tiramisu is a rich and indulgent twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone filling enhanced with caramel sauce and a hint of coffee liqueur. This no-bake dessert is chilled to perfection, making it silky, flavorful, and perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Mascarpone Cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coffee Mixture
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
Assembly
- 20-24 ladyfingers
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Whip the Cream and Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well blended.
- Fold Together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture carefully to maintain the airy texture, resulting in a creamy and smooth filling.
- Prepare Coffee Mixture: In a shallow dish, stir together the cooled brewed coffee and coffee liqueur, if using, to create the dipping liquid for the ladyfingers.
- Dip Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they absorb some liquid without becoming soggy or falling apart.
- Layer Ladyfingers: Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish evenly to form the base layer of the tiramisu.
- Spread Mascarpone Cream: Spoon and spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the ladyfinger layer.
- Repeat Layers: Add a second layer of dipped ladyfingers on top of the mascarpone cream, then spread the remaining mascarpone mixture over this layer to complete the assembly.
- Drizzle Caramel: Generously drizzle caramel sauce over the top mascarpone layer for a sweet, decadent flavor addition.
- Chill: Cover the assembled tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and optionally sprinkle with chocolate shavings to garnish for an elegant finish.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly brewed and cooled coffee for dipping.
- Do not soak ladyfingers for too long to avoid sogginess.
- The dessert can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance for enhanced flavor fusion.
- The coffee liqueur is optional but adds a lovely depth of flavor.
- Store leftover tiramisu covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
