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Ingredients
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Filling
Coffee Mixture
Assembly
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 2
Add Mascarpone and Vanilla
Add the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- 3
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Coffee Mixture Preparation
- 5
Brew Coffee
Brew strong coffee and let it cool down to room temperature.
- 6
Mix with Liqueur
If using, mix the coffee with coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
Assembly
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Tiramisu
In a serving dish, arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by a layer of the mascarpone filling. Repeat this process until the dish is filled, ending with the mascarpone layer on top.
- 9
Chill and Serve
Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.