Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with espresso and mascarpone
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Espresso
Brew a cup of strong espresso and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Make the Mascarpone Mixture
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- 3
- 4
Assemble the Tiramisu
Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the cooled espresso and layer them in a rectangular dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- 5
Chill and Serve
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.