Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee, mascarpone, and cocoa.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Cream Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee
- 1
Brew Coffee
Brew a strong cup of coffee and let it cool to room temperature. If desired, stir in coffee liqueur.
Make the Cream Mixture
- 2
Whip Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- 3
- 4
Fold Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 5
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 6
Layer Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, place a layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by a layer of the mascarpone cream mixture. Repeat the process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a cream layer on top.
Chill and Serve
- 7
Refrigerate
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 8
Garnish
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with chocolate shavings if desired.