Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone
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Ingredients
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For the Tiramisu Base
For the Mascarpone Filling
For Dusting
Method
Preparing the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew the Coffee
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Mix with Liqueur
If using, stir in 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur to the coffee mixture.
- 3
Dissolve Sugar
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the warm coffee and stir until fully dissolved.
Making the Mascarpone Filling
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- 5
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In another bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 6
Combine with Mascarpone
Gently fold in 16 oz of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the egg mixture until smooth.
- 7
Incorporate Whipped Cream
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 8
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 9
Layer the Base
Lay half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer in a 9x9 inch dish.
- 10
Add Filling
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers evenly.
- 11
Repeat Layers
Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with the remaining mascarpone filling.
- 12
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving the Tiramisu
- 13
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings if desired.
- 14
Slice and Serve
Slice into squares and serve chilled.