Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Mixture
For Dusting
Method
Ladyfingers Preparation
- 1
Brew Coffee
Brew a strong cup of coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature. If using, mix in the coffee liqueur.
- 2
Soak Ladyfingers
Dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them too long to avoid sogginess. Place them in a single layer at the bottom of a rectangular dish.
Mascarpone Mixture Preparation
- 3
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 4
Combine Mascarpone and Cream
Add the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture and gently fold until well blended.
- 5
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Then gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assembly and Finishing
- 6
Layer the Mixture
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of soaked ladyfingers in the dish. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- 7
Dust with Cocoa
Refrigerate the assembled tiramisu for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings if desired.
