Dessert for 12
Classic Tiramisu (12 servings)
$10.82for 4520 minServes 12
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers are layered with cooked egg yolk cream, mascarpone, whipped cream, and cocoa before chilling.

Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee and tea, 12 oz$0.80/oz typical | 12 oz | $9.60Typical price | |
| Crackers, 40 oz$0.22/oz typical | 40 oz | $8.80Typical price | |
| Eggs, 6$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price | |
| Mascarpone, 16 oz$0.45/oz typical | 16 oz | $7.20Typical price | |
| Heavy cream, 17 oz$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $32.46 | ||
Swaps
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
- 520 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetDesserts
$2.71 per serving$10.82 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups espresso
- 6 tbsp golden rum
- 40 ladyfingers
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz mascarpone
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Steps
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until thick and fully firm, about 10 minutes.
- Cool the yolk mixture for 15 minutes, then beat in the mascarpone.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
- Combine the espresso and rum in a shallow dish, then briefly dip each ladyfinger.
- Layer the ladyfingers and cream in a 9-by-13-inch dish, finishing with cream.
- Dust the cocoa over the top and chill for 8 hours.
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