Rich, creamy and delicious Tiramisu. Mascarpone custard layered with cocoa powder and brandy and espresso soaked ladyfingers. EASY to make and amazing!
I can’t believe we are just a few days away from closing out 2015.
This year has been amazing and filled with so many things to be thankful for . . as we close out 2015 and look forward to a new year, I’m going to spend this week reflecting a bit but also will be celebrating with friends and family. And I might be crazy enough to hit the malls for those great after Christmas sales. I so love the shopping malls here in Dallas.
We will be making lots of 
I can’t remember when I started doing this but my friends and I always say that how you spend New Years Day, January 1st, will symbolize how that entire new year will be. . so whether you spend the day with friends or just family, it kicks off the entire year for you. So, we have always spent the day with family and close friends and will not be breaking this tradition this new year. One year, I was sick with the flu but was determined to not stay in and sulk. So, that January 1st, we went out to eat and watched a movie with friends. I think just getting out of the house that day helped.
Spending time with old, great friends and my family here in Dallas has been great and just reminded me of all the great people I have in my life.
Here’s to a great New Year and one that is filled with love, family and friends, new and great experiences for everyone, lots of joy and laughter. . and food!
I’ve always wanted to make tiramisu at home. And this was so easy, Madeline made this with me. Like, she dipped the ladyfingers into our espresso mixture and helped me assemble this whole thing!
If you’re still looking for something sweet to close out 2015, this is it! Make this tiramisu on December 30th, leave it in the fridge overnight and you will have dessert already made for New Years Eve!
Wishing everyone a very happy and safe New Years Eve and I can’t wait for 2016!!!!!
Tiramisu
Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- Four 8-ounce containers mascarpone cheese at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups espresso or strong coffee at room temperature
- 1/2 cup brandy or cognac
- 30 to 32 crisp Italian ladyfingers
- 1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- Bittersweet chocolate for shaving
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch-square baking dish with plastic wrap or parchment paper, leaving a 3-inch overhang on the ends. Fill a large bowl with ice water.
- Make the custard: Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) until the sugar dissolves. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until the custard is light and foamy, for about 10 minutes (a thermometer inserted into the mixture should register 170 degrees F).
- Remove the bowl from the saucepan and set in the bowl of ice water; whisk until the custard is cool, about 1 minute. Put the mascarpone in a large bowl. Fold the custard into the mascarpone with a rubber spatula until almost combined, then whisk until just smooth (do not over mix or the custard will be grainy).
- Combine the espresso and brandy in a shallow bowl. One at a time, dip the ladyfingers in the espresso mixture until very lightly soaked but not soggy; arrange 2 rows of about 5 biscuits each in the baking dish. Spread one-third of the mascarpone custard over the ladyfingers and sprinkle on a light layer of cocoa powder. Repeat with a second layer of espresso-dipped ladyfingers, arranging them in the opposite direction. Top with another one-third of the custard and sprinkle on a light layer of cocoa powder. Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers, alternating directions. Spread the remaining custard on top and dust with the remaining cocoa powder. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Carefully life and remove the tiramisu out of the baking dish using the parchment paper ends. Shave curls of chocolate over the top of the tiramisu using a vegetable peeler. Cut into slices and serve.
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I definitely spend New Year’s with family. I mean, is there a choice? 🙂 But seriously, those are the people I wanna be with!
This tiramisu is how I want to ring in the new year. If I eat this on NY Day, does that mean my year will be full of tiramisu? Hope so! Enjoy your family time, Alice!
Post Christmas shopping is the best! And yes, I have wandered many of those same Dallas malls. Hope you’re enjoying it! And this tiramisu? Awesome!! I could go for a slice right about now. 🙂 Happy New Year!
Alice, I thought that my mom was the only one that beleived that “how you spend New Years Day, January 1st, will symbolize how that entire new year will be”! Love how some beleifs tend to be universal! As for this tiramisu – I’ve always been intimidated by makeing a homemade version – so thanks so much for sharing this easy one!
Pure.
Abundant.
Decadence! x
I’ve been assigned dessert for New Year’s Eve…and I think this might be it. Perfection!
This is one gorgeous tiramisu, Alice! I love splurging on it every now and then — it’s such a nice treat. I hope you have a fabulous new year! 🙂
Your tiramisu looks delicious and that chocolate top layer with the curls is so elegant! Pinning 🙂
What a classic! This is one of my favorite desserts, and yours looks absolutely luscious. I send my best wishes to you for a wonderful 2016!
Tiramisu is my hubby’s favorite dessert ever and I KNOW he would LOVE yours, Alice! This looks just perfect and those chocolate curly shavings on top are gorgeous! Pinned! Hope you and your family have a wonderful New year, my dear! Cheers! <3
Rich, creamy and delicious is right! I haven’t thought about tiramisu for awhile. I’m definitely thinking about it now!
I can’t believe 2016 is almost here, either! Where has the time gone?! This tiramisu looks amazing, Alice! What a perfect dessert to ring in the new year with! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, friend!
I love the idea of starting the year with a great first day. That indeed sets the tone for the rest of it!! This tiramisu will set the year straight for me. I’ve always wanted to make it at home and I am getting the nudge from this recipe. I hope you have a great rest of the week and enjoy time with the family. Happy new Year boo!
Hi Alice, I stumbled on your site by accident a while ago and I’m not leaving! This tiramisu looks divine. I was wondering if the alcohol is optional since I plan to serve this to my little boy. Thank you!
I’ve always wanted to make tiramisu! It’s one of my favorite recipes. I can’t wait to try this!!
Mom and Dad always said that, start the day well and the year will be great. I have craving a tiramisu for so long and your pictures everywhere is just tempting me, I sure will be getting to it soon. Pinning for now.
Hope you have the most wonderful, blessed New Years Eve and New Years. Enjoy my friend. Happy New Year!!
xoxo
I had already planned to make this for New Year’s! Just wish I had some cute little girls helping me. Have a great celebration!
Sometimes I’m a little sad on New Year’s Day because all the festivities are over – well, this year I’ll have to make this tiramisu and share it with my loved ones – I’m sure 2016 will be awesome with a great start like that 😉 Happy New Year, Alice!
I’ve always loved tiramisu! I use a very similar recipe, yours looks gorgeous Alice! I think it is important to start the New Year with a nice first day 🙂 Have a great time with your family and Happy New Year!
What a dreamy tiramisu, love the chocolate shavings on top!
One of my all time favorite desserts! Yours looks amazing!