Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Sweeten Coffee
Mix 3 tablespoons of sugar into the warm espresso until fully dissolved.
Making the Filling
- 3
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, separate the egg yolks from the whites. Whisk the yolks with 3 tablespoons of sugar until pale and creamy.
- 4
Incorporate Mascarpone
Add the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture and mix until smooth.
- 5
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- 6
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 7
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, lay half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone filling on top.
Finishing Touches
- 10
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 11
Add Cocoa and Chocolate
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle dark chocolate shavings.