The Lazy Girl Super Easy Tiramisu Recipe

I have a delightful treat for all coffee enthusiasts. My Authentic Tiramisu Recipe features strong brewed coffee, a hint of coffee liqueur, and luscious mascarpone cheese layered with delicate ladyfingers. With the richness of egg yolks and a dusting of cocoa powder, this dessert is as irresistible as it is simple to whip up.

I love sharing this Lazy Girl Super Easy Tiramisu Recipe because it turns a classic favorite into a quick treat that anyone can whip up. This isn’t your typical tiramisu that takes hours to prepare – it’s perfect when you’re short on time but still craving that rich coffee flavor.

I’ve combined 1 cup of strong brewed coffee (cooled, of course) with a splash of coffee liqueur to soak the ladyfingers, then brought together a luscious mix of 4 large egg yolks, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup mascarpone cheese. To top it off, I whipped up 3/4 cup of heavy cream and dusted everything lightly with unsweetened cocoa powder.

This recipe is fun, a little untraditional and yet it stays true to the classic tiramisu roots. Trust me, sometimes the easiest recipes turn out to be the best ones you’ll ever taste!

Why I Like this Recipe

I really love this lazy girl tiramisu for a bunch of reasons. First off, it’s so easy to make. I don’t gotta spend hours in the kitchen and that’s perfect when i’m in a rush or just dont feel like a lot of fuss.

Second, I’m a huge coffee lover so the strong brewed coffee and that hint of coffee liqueur (if you use it) gives me exactly the caffeinated kick i crave. There’s nothing like the aroma of coffee mixed with the sweetness of the mascarpone to get me feelin’ all warm inside.

Third, the texture gets me every time. The way the soft ladyfingers meet the creamy mascarpone and whipped cream is just amazing. Every bite is this mix of light, smooth cream and a little crunch from the soaked ladyfingers.

And lastly, i really like that it takes a classic Italian dessert and gives it a twist by making it so simple to whip up without losing any of that authentic tiramisu goodness. These are just some of the reasons i literally love this recipe!

Ingredients

• Coffee: strong brew that adds a bold, rich flavor without extra sugar.
• Coffee liqueur: optional ingredient that enhances the aroma and deepens the coffee taste.
• Ladyfingers: light, spongy cookies perfect for soaking up every drop.
• Egg yolks: creaminess and protein that help form the luscious custard base.
• Granulated sugar: sweetens the dessert and balances bitter coffee tones.
• Mascarpone cheese: smooth, rich cheese that gives a luxuriously velvety texture.
• Heavy cream: adds silky richness and a light, airy finish.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: dusted on top for a slight bitter, chocolatey kick.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
• 1 package (about 24 pieces) ladyfingers
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese (8 oz)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

How to Make this

1. Start by brewing 1 cup of a strong coffee and let it cool completely, then mix in the 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur if you’re using it.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the 4 egg yolks with 1/3 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture gets light in color and kind of thick.

3. Add the 1 cup of mascarpone cheese to the yolk mixture and mix until it’s smooth with no lumps.

4. In a separate bowl, whip the 3/4 cup of heavy cream until it reaches soft peaks – a hand mixer works best for this.

5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture making sure not to deflate the cream.

6. Quickly dip the ladyfingers (about one package or 24 pieces) one at a time into the coffee mixture; be careful not to soak them too long or they’ll fall apart.

7. Lay a single layer of the dipped ladyfingers in your serving dish making sure they cover the bottom nicely.

8. Spread a generous layer of the cream and mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

9. Repeat the layers by adding another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by more of the cream mixture until you run out of ingredients.

10. Finish off by dusting the top with unsweetened cocoa powder and then let your tiramisu chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy your delicious lazy girl tiramisu!

Equipment Needed

1. Coffee maker or kettle to brew 1 cup of strong coffee
2. Medium mixing bowl to whisk 4 egg yolks with 1/3 cup granulated sugar
3. Whisk for mixing the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture lightens
4. Another mixing bowl to whip 3/4 cup heavy cream (a hand mixer is ideal)
5. Hand mixer for whipping the heavy cream into soft peaks
6. Spatula for gently folding the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture
7. Shallow dish or plate to quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture
8. Serving dish for layering dipped ladyfingers and the cream mixture
9. Sifter or fine mesh sieve to dust unsweetened cocoa powder on top

This list contains all the basic kitchen equipment you’ll need. The ingredients like coffee and cream can contribute to the overall calorie count, and the mascarpone provides fats and protein which adds to the nutritional content. Enjoy making your tiramisu!

FAQ

The Lazy Girl Super Easy Tiramisu Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• For the strong brewed coffee, you can use decaf coffee or even cold brew if that’s what you have on hand
• If you dont have coffee liqueur you can try a little bit of rum or even a coffee extract mixed with a bit of sugar
• If you can’t find ladyfingers you can cut up a sponge cake into strips or cubes to mimic their texture
• Mascarpone cheese can be swapped with a mix of cream cheese and a little heavy cream to get a similar creaminess
• If you’re out of heavy cream you can use whipping cream as they are pretty much the same for this recipe

Pro Tips

1. Be really careful with how long you dunk the ladyfingers in the coffee; if they stay in too long, they get all soggy and fall apart, which makes your layers messy and kinda gross.

2. Make sure the coffee is totally cooled off before you mix in the liqueur or dip the ladyfingers, otherwise it can mess up the texture and you might end up with a weird tasting filling.

3. When you’re folding the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, do it really gently so you dont lose all that air you whipped up, because you really need that lightness to balance out the heavy creaminess.

4. If you can, let the assembled tiramisu chill in the fridge for more than the minimum four hours; a longer chill time helps all the flavors blend together and makes the dessert taste even richer.