Tiramisu Recipe
A classic tiramisu with an espresso-soaked sponge cake, topped with coffee liqueur flavored mascarpone cheese filling, surrounded by ladyfingers and decorated with whipped cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder.
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Ingredients
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Sponge Cake
Mascarpone Filling
Topping
Method
Sponge Cake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Combine Espresso and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, mix the cooled espresso with 1 tablespoon of coffee liqueur.
- 3
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish.
Mascarpone Filling Preparation
- 4
Whip the Heavy Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 5
Combine Mascarpone and Sugar
In another bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- 6
Fold in the Whipped Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 7
Layer the Mascarpone Filling
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the soaked ladyfingers in the dish.
- 8
Add Another Layer of Ladyfingers
Repeat the process by dipping and layering another set of soaked ladyfingers over the mascarpone filling.
- 9
Top with Remaining Filling
Spread the remaining mascarpone filling over the second layer of ladyfingers.
Finishing Touches
- 10
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- 11
Prepare the Whipped Cream
Just before serving, whip the cream until stiff peaks form and spread it over the top of the tiramisu.
- 12
Dust with Cocoa Powder
Using a fine sieve, dust cocoa powder over the whipped cream for decoration.
