Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Filling
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee
- 1
Brew the Coffee
Brew 1 cup of strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, stir in 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur.
Prepare the Mascarpone Filling
- 2
Mix the Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks and 1 cup of granulated sugar until thick and pale in color.
- 3
Add Mascarpone
Carefully fold in 16 ounces of mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 6
Soak the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, making sure they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a 9x13 inch dish, arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers on the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone filling.
- 8
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serve
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings. Cut into squares and enjoy!