Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coffee
Brew 1 cup of espresso coffee and let it cool. If desired, mix in 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur for added flavor.
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Add Mascarpone
Add 16 oz of mascarpone cheese and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
- 5
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
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Assembly
- 7
Soak the Ladyfingers
Dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso for about 1-2 seconds, making sure not to soak them too long.
- 8
Layer the Dessert
In a rectangular dish, arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
- 10
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
- 11
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
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Slice and Serve
Slice the tiramisu into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious homemade tiramisu!