Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Coffee
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of espresso coffee and allow it to cool slightly. If desired, mix in 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur for added flavor.
- 2
Sweeten the Coffee
Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar to the warm espresso and stir until dissolved.
Making the Filling
- 3
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until the mixture turns pale and creamy.
- 4
Incorporate the Mascarpone
Gently fold in 500 grams of mascarpone cheese into the egg mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- 5
Whip the Cream
In a separate mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 6
Combine the Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, ensuring not to deflate the whipped cream.
- 7
Add Vanilla
Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the filling mixture until well incorporated.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 8
Dip the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the coffee mixture and place them in a single layer at the bottom of a rectangular dish.
- 9
Layer the Filling
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the layer of dipped ladyfingers, smoothing it out evenly.
- 10
Repeat the Layers
Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone filling.
Finishing Touches
- 11
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 12
Serve and Garnish
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings if desired.