Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Coffee Mixture
Mascarpone Filling
Assembly
Method
Coffee Mixture Preparation
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of espresso and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Coffee Liqueur
In a bowl, combine the brewed espresso, coffee liqueur, and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Mascarpone Filling Preparation
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until thick and pale.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until fully incorporated.
- 5
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until no streaks remain.
Assembly
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them.
- 8
Layer Ladyfingers
Arrange half of the dipped ladyfingers in a single layer in a 9x9 inch dish.
- 9
Add Filling
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers.
- 10
Repeat Layers
Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining mascarpone filling.
- 11
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 12
Serve
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.