Tiramisu Recipe
Coffee-flavored Italian dessert made with mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Coffee Mixture
Assembly Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
In a bowl, combine the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur (if using). Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Making the Cream Mixture
- 3
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar until pale and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate Mascarpone
Add the mascarpone cheese to the egg yolk mixture and gently fold until well combined.
- 5
Fold in Whipped Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assembly
- 6
Dip Savoiardi
Briefly dip each ladyfinger in the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not mushy.
- 7
Layer the Tiramisu
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers on the bottom, then spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over them.
- 8
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- 9
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
Final Touch
- 10
Dust with Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
