Jul 17 2026

Tiramisu Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

Dessert Made Of Ladyfinger Pastries Dipped In Coffee, Layered With A Whipped Mixture Of Eggs, Sugar And Mascarpone And Flavored With Cocoa Topped With Powered Sugar.

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Ingredients

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Tiramisu Components

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Coffee Mixture

    Brew 1 cup of strong coffee and allow it to cool. Optionally, you can add a splash of coffee liqueur for extra flavor.

  2. 2

    Whisk the Egg Mixture

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Add the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.

  3. 3

    Beat the Egg Whites

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.

  4. 4

    Dip the Ladyfingers

    Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee, making sure not to soak them. Lay them in a single layer in a serving dish.

  5. 5

    Layer the Mixture

    Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.

  6. 6

    Chill and Serve

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

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