Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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For the Tiramisu
Method
Preparation
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso and allow it to cool to room temperature. If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur for added flavor.
- 2
Prepare the Mascarpone Mixture
In a large bowl, combine 16 oz of mascarpone cheese, 1 cup of heavy cream, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to whip the mixture until it forms soft peaks.
- 3
Soak the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso, making sure they are soaked but not soggy. Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish.
- 4
Layer the Mixture
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of soaked ladyfingers, smoothing it out evenly.
- 5
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers on top of the mascarpone layer, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 6
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 7
Serve
Just before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder using a fine sieve. Cut into squares and serve chilled.