Tiramisu Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tiramisu Base
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare the Tiramisu Base
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 240 ml of strong espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix with Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the cooled espresso with 60 ml of coffee liqueur.
- 3
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Layer them in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish.
Make the Mascarpone Mixture
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip 240 ml of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- 5
Combine Egg Yolks and Sugar
In another bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and 100 g of granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and creamy.
- 6
Add Mascarpone and Vanilla
Gently fold in 500 g of mascarpone cheese and 1 tsp of vanilla extract into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
- 7
Fold in Whipped Cream
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined, taking care not to deflate the cream.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 8
Layer the Mixture
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of soaked ladyfingers in the dish.
- 9
Add More Ladyfingers
Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- 10
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serve the Tiramisu
- 11
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled, enjoying the creamy layers and coffee flavor.