Tiramisù with Amaretti Cookies

A delightful Italian dessert featuring layers of espresso-soaked amaretti cookies and rich mascarpone cream, finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. This elegant version serves individual portions in glasses or ramekins.

8 servings
1 hr 12 min

Ingredients

  • 6 pieces large egg yolks
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 cups mascarpone
  • 3 Tbsp dark rum
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup espresso or very strong coffee
  • 1 bag amaretti cookies
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 8 pieces glasses or ramekins

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl to blend, then gradually add sugar, whisking constantly until mixture is thick, smooth, and pale yellow. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in mascarpone, rum, and salt; set aside.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Place espresso in a small bowl. Working in batches, gently mix and turn cookies in espresso 20 seconds to soak. Divide cookies among glasses and top each with 1/2 cup mascarpone mixture. Chill at least 1 hour.

    60 min

  3. 3.

    Dust tiramisù with cocoa powder just before serving.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    Tiramisù can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.