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Dulce De Leche Tiramisu Recipe

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4.9 from 141 reviews
  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time, preferably 12-24 hours chilling)
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Description

This Dulce De Leche Tiramisu is a luscious twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining rich mascarpone and whipping cream with the caramel sweetness of dulce de leche. Soft ladyfingers are briefly dipped in strong coffee, layered with a creamy mixture, and dusted generously with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings. The dessert is chilled until set, resulting in a decadent, silky tiramisu with a perfect balance of coffee bitterness and caramel sweetness.

Ingredients

Scale

Custard & Cream Base

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons dulce de leche
  • Pinch of salt, to taste

Assembly

  • Two 4.4-ounce boxes soft ladyfingers (preferably St. Michel)
  • 2 cups strong coffee or espresso (decaf optional but should be rich and strong)
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • Chocolate bar for shavings/topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Egg Yolk and Sugar Mixture: Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. The mixture should ribbon off the beaters in a silky, steady stream, indicating thorough mixing.
  2. Incorporate Mascarpone: Add mascarpone cheese to the egg yolk and sugar mixture. Beat again until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream on high speed for 1-2 minutes until it forms stiff peaks of whipped cream.
  4. Add Dulce de Leche and Salt: Mix the dulce de leche into the whipped cream, followed by a pinch of salt to taste. Mix gently to incorporate evenly.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Carefully fold the dulce de leche whipped cream into the mascarpone and egg yolk mixture until fully combined, maintaining a light and fluffy texture.
  6. Prepare Pan: Take an 11×7 inch pan (or similar size) and use a fine mesh strainer to sift cocoa powder evenly across the bottom. This absorbs excess moisture from the espresso, preventing sogginess.
  7. Dip Ladyfingers: Briefly dip each ladyfinger in the strong coffee or espresso. Count slowly to 3, flipping sides (back, front, back) to coat but avoid soaking, which will cause them to become soggy.
  8. Layer Dessert: Arrange the dipped ladyfingers to cover the bottom of the pan. Spread half of the creamy mascarpone and dulce de leche mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. Repeat the dipping and layering process with the remaining ladyfingers and finish by spreading the rest of the creamy mixture on top.
  9. Finish Layers: Dust the top generously with cocoa powder using a fine mesh strainer and add chocolate shavings from a chocolate bar for a decorative and flavorful finish.
  10. Chill: Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally 12-24 hours, to let the flavors meld and the dessert set properly.
  11. Serve: Cut into slices and serve chilled. Optionally, add extra cocoa powder or chocolate shavings on top for presentation and added taste.

Notes

  • Use St. Michel soft ladyfingers for the best texture and slight sugar crunch.
  • For the dulce de leche, canned variety from Target or Cub Foods works well.
  • Ensure coffee or espresso is rich and strong for optimal flavor; decaf can be used but loses some intensity.
  • Mascarpone cheese should be fresh and at room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • Be careful not to soak the ladyfingers too long to prevent the dessert from becoming soggy.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Keywords: dulce de leche tiramisu, easy tiramisu recipe, no bake dessert, coffee dessert, dulce de leche recipe, mascarpone dessert, Italian dessert, layered dessert

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