Jul 14 2026

Tiramisu Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

A classic Tiramisù with a layer of biscuit cuillère soaked in coffee and Porto Wine, topped with mascarpone cream

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Ingredients

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Biscuit Cuillère

Coffee Mixture

Mascarpone Cream

Topping

Method

Biscuit Cuillère

  1. 1

    Prepare the Biscuit Cuillère

    Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy. Gently fold in the flour and vanilla extract until just combined.

  2. 2

    In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.

  3. 3

    Line a baking tray with parchment paper and pipe the batter into finger shapes (about 10 cm long). Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Let cool.

Coffee Mixture

  1. 4

    Make the Coffee Mixture

    In a bowl, combine the brewed coffee, Porto wine, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool.

Mascarpone Cream

  1. 5

    Prepare the Mascarpone Cream

    In a large bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.

  2. 6

    Be careful not to overwhip; the mixture should be smooth and creamy.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Tiramisu

    Dip each biscuit quickly into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not falling apart. Layer half of the soaked biscuits in a serving dish.

  2. 8

    Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the biscuits. Repeat the process with another layer of soaked biscuits and the remaining mascarpone cream.

  3. 9

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Topping

  1. 10

    Garnish the Tiramisu

    Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings for decoration.

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