Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparing the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Coffee
Brew 1 cup of strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee with 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur. Set aside.
Making the Mascarpone Mixture
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 4
Incorporate Mascarpone
Add 16 oz of mascarpone cheese to the yolk mixture and mix until smooth.
- 5
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Fold Mixtures Together
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 7
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer Tiramisu
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers on the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture, smoothing the top layer.
Finishing Touches
- 10
Chill Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 11
Add Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with grated dark chocolate.