Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with espresso and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Tiramisu
- 1
Prepare the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso and allow it to cool. If desired, mix in coffee liqueur for added flavor.
- 2
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and 1 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is thick and pale. This should take about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add Mascarpone
Add 16 oz of mascarpone cheese to the egg yolk mixture and gently fold until well combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
- 5
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger (24 pieces) into the cooled espresso mixture, making sure not to soak them. Lay them in a single layer at the bottom of a serving dish.
- 6
Layer the Mascarpone Mixture
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of dipped ladyfingers.
- 7
Repeat Layers
Create another layer with the remaining dipped ladyfingers followed by the rest of the mascarpone mixture.
- 8
Chill
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- 9
Serve
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder (2 tbsp) using a fine sieve for an elegant finish.