Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coffee
Brew 240 ml of strong espresso coffee and let it cool. If desired, stir in 30 ml of coffee liqueur for added flavor.
- 2
Make the Mascarpone Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together 100 g of granulated sugar and 3 egg yolks until the mixture is pale and creamy. Gently fold in 500 g of mascarpone cheese and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth.
- 3
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 200 ml of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
Assembly
- 4
Dip the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger biscuit into the cooled espresso, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Lay them in a single layer in a dish.
- 5
Layer the Mixture
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 6
Repeat Layers
Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
- 7
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Finishing Touches
- 8
Dust with Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 30 g of cocoa powder using a fine sieve for an elegant finish.
- 9
Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your homemade classic Italian tiramisu!