Tiramisu recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 28 2026

Tiramisu Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

espresso & rum-soaked lady fingers / mascarpone cheese / cocoa

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Ingredients

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Tiramisu Ingredients

Method

Tiramisu Directions

1

Prepare the Coffee Mixture

Brew 1 cup of espresso and let it cool slightly. Then, stir in 1 tablespoon of rum.

2

Whip the Cream

In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

3

Mix Mascarpone

In another bowl, combine 16 oz of mascarpone cheese, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

4

Combine Mixtures

Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.

5

Soak Lady Fingers

Quickly dip each lady finger into the espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.

6

Layer the Tiramisu

In a serving dish, layer half of the soaked lady fingers, then half of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat with remaining lady fingers and mascarpone.

7

Chill and Serve

Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder.