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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Cream Mixture
Coffee Mixture
Assembly
Method
Cream Mixture Preparation
- 1
Prepare the egg mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 2
Incorporate mascarpone
Add the mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture and mix until well combined and smooth.
- 3
Whip the cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Fold cream into mascarpone
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined, being careful not to deflate the cream.
Coffee Mixture Preparation
- 5
Brew coffee
Brew the espresso or strong coffee and let it cool slightly.
- 6
Add liqueur (optional)
If using, stir in the coffee liqueur into the coffee mixture.
Assembly
- 7
Dip ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the dessert
In a rectangular dish, create a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread a layer of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat layers
Continue layering with more dipped ladyfingers and cream mixture until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cream on top.
- 10
Chill the tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 11
Garnish and serve
Before serving, sift cocoa powder over the top and garnish with shaved dark chocolate.