Jul 14 2026

Tiramisu Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

Make Tiramisu Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Cream Mixture

Method

Preparation of Coffee Mixture

  1. 1

    Brew Coffee

    Brew a strong cup of coffee and let it cool to room temperature.

  2. 2

    Mix Coffee and Liqueur

    In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur. Set aside.

Prepare Cream Mixture

  1. 3

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.

  2. 4

    Add Mascarpone

    Fold in the mascarpone cheese until well combined and smooth.

  3. 5

    Whip Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

  4. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.

Assembling Tiramisu

  1. 7

    Dip Ladyfingers

    Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.

  2. 8

    Layer in Dish

    Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9x9 inch dish.

  3. 9

    Add Cream Layer

    Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.

  4. 10

    Repeat Layers

    Repeat the process with another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining cream mixture.

  5. 11

    Chill

    Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Finishing Touch

  1. 12

    Dust with Cocoa

    Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

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