Tasty Bites: Homemade Bake Free Tiramisu

Ingredients

Before we dive into the process, let's make sure you have everything you need. Here are the ingredients you'll need:

• 6 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 24 ladyfingers

Step 1: Make the Custard

First, you'll need to make the custard. In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well blended. Then, add in the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently for 1 minute, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 2: Whip Cream and Mascarpone

While the custard is cooling, you can move on to the next step. In a medium bowl, beat cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth, then fold this into the whipped cream.

Step 3: Combine Custard and Cream Mixture

Once the custard has cooled, whisk it into the mascarpone and cream mixture until smooth. This creates the creamy, rich base of your tiramisu.

Step 4: Assemble the Tiramisu

Now it's time for the fun part - assembling your tiramisu. Dip each ladyfinger into coffee and then arrange in the bottom of a 9x9 inch dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.

Step 5: Final Touches

Finally, dust the top of your tiramisu with the cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours. This allows the flavors to meld together and the ladyfingers to soften into a cake-like texture. Your no-bake tiramisu is now ready to serve and enjoy!

Conclusion

And there you have it - a simple, step-by-step guide to making tiramisu without baking. This classic Italian dessert is sure to impress at any gathering, and the best part is, it's incredibly easy to make. So why not give it a try? You might just find it's your new favorite dessert.