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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Espresso
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 240 ml of strong espresso using your preferred method (espresso machine, stovetop, etc.). Allow it to cool to room temperature, then stir in 50 grams of granulated sugar until dissolved.
Making the Filling
- 2
Mix Mascarpone
In a large mixing bowl, combine 500 g of mascarpone cheese with 100 g of granulated sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Whip Heavy Cream
In another bowl, whip 250 ml of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
Assembling Tiramisu
- 4
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso, ensuring they are soaked but not falling apart. Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a rectangular dish.
- 5
Layer Filling
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the layer of ladyfingers, smoothing it out evenly.
- 6
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers on top of the mascarpone filling, followed by the remaining mascarpone filling.
Finishing Touch
- 7
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.