Tiramisu Recipe
Coffee-flavored dessert made with ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Coffee Mixture
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Coffee Mixture
- 1
Prepare the Espresso
Brew 200 ml of espresso coffee and let it cool completely. If using, mix in the coffee liqueur for added flavor.
Making the Mascarpone Mixture
- 2
- 3
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In the bowl with egg yolks, add 100 grams of granulated sugar and whisk until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 4
Incorporate Mascarpone
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth and well combined.
- 5
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture in three batches. Be gentle to retain the airiness.
- 7
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold it into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 8
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 9
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, place a layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by a layer of mascarpone mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with the mascarpone on top.
- 10
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor.
- 11
Garnish
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle dark chocolate shavings for decoration.