Indulge in the classic flavors of Italy with this copycat recipe for Olive Garden's tiramisu, expertly recreated by Todd Wilbur. This no-bake dessert layers coffee-soaked ladyfingers with a rich, velvety mascarpone cream that's whipped to perfection with egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla. The addition of brewed espresso and a hint of dark rum (optional) adds a bold, aromatic depth to each bite, while a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder and optional dark chocolate shavings finish it off with a touch of elegance. Ready in just 30 minutes of prep and requiring no specialized equipment, this tiramisu is the perfect make-ahead treat for parties, date nights, or anytime you crave an irresistible, restaurant-style dessert. Refrigerate it overnight to allow the flavors to meld and enjoy every luscious, coffee-infused layer!
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture becomes thick and pale yellow, about 5 minutes.
Add the mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture and blend well until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined. This will be the creamy filling.
In a shallow dish, combine the brewed espresso and dark rum (if using). Let the mixture cool to room temperature if it's still warm.
Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture (about 2-3 seconds per side). Do not soak them for too long as they may become too soggy.
Line the bottom of an 8x8-inch dish or similar-sized pan with a layer of the soaked ladyfingers.
Spread half of the mascarpone filling evenly on top of the ladyfingers.
Add another layer of espresso-dipped ladyfingers on top of the filling.
Spread the remaining mascarpone filling over the second layer of ladyfingers, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
Dust the top of the tiramisu with a generous layer of unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
Optionally, garnish the top with dark chocolate shavings for an extra touch of decadence.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together and the texture to set.
Serve chilled and enjoy a slice of your homemade tiramisu!
Serving size | (1399.8g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3897.6 |
Total Fat 212.4g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 125.7g | 0% |
Cholesterol 1726.8mg | 0% |
Sodium 692.4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 424.2g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 0% |
Total Sugars 315.1g | |
Protein 46.5g | 0% |
Vitamin D 91.5IU | 0% |
Calcium 529.4mg | 0% |
Iron 7.4mg | 0% |
Potassium 1286.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories