Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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For the Tiramisu
Method
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
Brew the Espresso
Brew 250 ml of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature. If desired, stir in 50 ml of coffee liqueur for added flavor.
Prepare the Cream Mixture
Mix Mascarpone and Sugar
In a large bowl, combine 500 g of mascarpone cheese with 100 g of granulated sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix gently until smooth.
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 200 ml of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
Assemble the Tiramisu
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the cooled espresso mixture, making sure they are soaked but not soggy.
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, create a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers on top of the cream, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 30 g of cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your classic Italian tiramisu!