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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Espresso
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso and allow it to cool to room temperature.
Making the Filling
- 2
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 4 egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- 3
Add Mascarpone and Vanilla
Gently fold in 1 cup of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the egg mixture until smooth.
- 4
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture to keep it airy.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 6
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso, making sure they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers, then spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone filling.
- 9
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 10
Serve with Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
