Jul 13 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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For the Coffee Mixture

For the Mascarpone Mixture

For Assembly

Method

Prepare the Coffee Mixture

  1. 1

    Brew the Espresso

    Brew 1 cup of strong espresso and let it cool to room temperature.

  2. 2

    Mix the Coffee Ingredients

    In a shallow dish, combine the brewed espresso, coffee liqueur, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Prepare the Mascarpone Mixture

  1. 3

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.

  2. 4

    Add Mascarpone

    Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth and well combined.

  3. 5

    Whip the Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

  4. 6

    Combine Mixtures

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

Assemble the Tiramisu

  1. 7

    Dip Ladyfingers

    Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them.

  2. 8

    Layer the Ladyfingers

    Arrange half of the dipped ladyfingers in a single layer in a rectangular dish.

  3. 9

    Spread Mascarpone Mixture

    Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers evenly.

  4. 10

    Repeat Layers

    Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture, finishing with the mascarpone on top.

  5. 11

    Chill and Dust

    Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.

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