Dessert for 12
Classic Tiramisu with heavy cream
$2.21for 430 minServes 12
Espresso and rum-soaked ladyfingers layer with cooked mascarpone cream and cocoa for a rich Italian dessert.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee and tea, 1.5 oz$0.80/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Eggs, 6$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price | |
| Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.62 | ||
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.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetDessertsSummer
$0.55 per serving$2.21 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cups boiling water
- 3 tbsp instant espresso powder/granules
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Steps
- Stir the espresso powder into the boiling water, mix in the rum, and cool the coffee mixture for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the egg yolks, salt, and sugar in a heatproof bowl over gently simmering water for 6 to 8 minutes, until thick and 160 F.
- Remove the bowl from the heat, whisk in the mascarpone and vanilla, and cool for 3 minutes.
- Whip the heavy cream until thick, then fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
- Dip the ladyfingers briefly in the coffee mixture and arrange half in a 9-by-13-inch dish.
- Spread half the cream over the ladyfingers, repeat the layers, dust with cocoa, and chill for 3 minutes before serving.
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