Tiramisu Recipe
A classic Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew 1 cup of espresso or strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the coffee and stir until dissolved.
Making the Mascarpone Filling
- 2
In a mixing bowl, whisk 4 egg yolks with 1 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 3
In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Gently fold in 2 cups of mascarpone cheese and 1 tsp of vanilla extract into the egg mixture until well combined.
- 5
Finally, fold in the whipped cream gently to maintain the light and airy texture of the filling.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 6
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them too long, and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of a rectangular dish.
- 7
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the layer of soaked ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and then top with the remaining mascarpone filling.
Chilling and Serving
- 9
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 10
Before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder and add dark chocolate shavings if desired.
- 11
Slice into squares, serve chilled, and enjoy your homemade tiramisu!
