Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparation of Coffee
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool down to room temperature.
- 2
Add Sugar to Coffee
Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar into the cooled espresso until fully dissolved.
Mascarpone Mixture
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone and Vanilla
Add 1 cup of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture and gently fold until smooth.
- 5
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined and fluffy.
Assembly
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the sweetened espresso, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer in a rectangular dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat the Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
- 10
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serving
- 11
Dust with Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu generously with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
- 12
Slice and Enjoy
Slice the tiramisu into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious homemade tiramisu!
