Tiramisu Recipe
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
Mascarpone Cream
Topping
Method
Prepare Espresso
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix Coffee Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the brewed espresso with 1 tablespoon of coffee liqueur. Set aside.
Make Mascarpone Cream
- 3
Whip Heavy Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In another bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 5
Combine Mascarpone and Vanilla
Add 500g of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture and mix until smooth.
- 6
Fold in Whipped Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
Assemble Tiramisu
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the espresso mixture, making sure they're coated but not soggy.
- 8
Layer Cookies and Cream
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the dipped ladyfingers. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the cookies.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
Chill and Serve
- 10
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
- 11
Add Toppings
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled.
