Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Mixture
Cocoa Topping
Method
Prepare Coffee
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee. Allow it to cool slightly, then stir in coffee liqueur if using. Set aside.
Prepare Mascarpone Mixture
- 2
- 3
Whip the Egg Yolks
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Add 500g of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture, and mix until smooth.
- 5
- 6
Whip Heavy Cream
In another bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold it into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Assemble Tiramisu
- 7
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
Chill and Serve
- 10
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 11
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.