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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparing the Coffee
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of espresso coffee and allow it to cool down slightly.
- 2
Sweeten the Coffee
Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar to the hot espresso and stir until dissolved.
Making the Mascarpone Mixture
- 3
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in 1 cup of mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until fully combined.
- 5
Whip the Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until smooth and creamy.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 7
Prepare the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the sweetened espresso, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Tiramisu
Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of a rectangular dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the cookies.
- 9
Repeat the Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers on top of the mascarpone mixture, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Finishing Touch
- 10
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 11
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top layer with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.