Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Tiramisu Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the coffee
Brew the espresso coffee and allow it to cool. If using, mix in the coffee liqueur.
- 2
Make the mascarpone mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- 3
Whip the cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Combine mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- 5
Dip the ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso coffee, ensuring they absorb some liquid but do not become soggy.
- 6
Assemble the tiramisu
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the dipped ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- 7
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 8
Serve
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and slice into squares. Enjoy your tiramisu!