Tiramisu Recipe
Make Tiramisu Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Cream Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Prepare Coffee Mixture
Brew the Coffee
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso or coffee. Allow it to cool slightly.
Add Liqueur
Mix in 1 tablespoon of coffee liqueur into the brewed coffee and set aside.
Prepare Cream Mixture
Beat Egg Yolks
In a bowl, whisk 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until light and creamy.
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in 1 cup of mascarpone cheese until well combined.
Whip Heavy Cream
In another bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until smooth and fully incorporated. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix gently.
Assemble Tiramisu
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them.
Layer Ingredients
Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a serving dish.
Add Cream Layer
Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
Repeat Layers
Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
Chill and Serve
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and optional grated chocolate.
Serve
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your homemade tiramisu!