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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Cream Filling
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew the Coffee
Brew 1 cup of espresso or strong coffee. Allow it to cool slightly before using.
- 2
Add Liqueur (Optional)
If using, stir in the coffee liqueur into the brewed coffee. Set aside.
Make the Cream Filling
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a bowl, whisk together the 3 egg yolks with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in 1 cup of mascarpone cheese until well combined and smooth.
- 5
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer Ingredients
In a 9x9 inch dish, create a layer of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom, followed by half of the cream filling. Repeat this process with another layer of ladyfingers and the remaining cream filling on top.
Chill and Serve
- 9
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set.
- 10
Add Topping
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
- 11
Serve
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious homemade tiramisu!
