Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian coffee-flavored dessert
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Sweeten the Coffee
Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar into the cooled espresso until dissolved.
Prepare the Mascarpone Mixture
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks until they become pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Add 500g of mascarpone cheese to the whisked egg yolks and mix until smooth.
- 5
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined. Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and mix gently.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Mixture
In a rectangular dish, arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers on top and then spread the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Chill and Serve
- 10
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- 11
Add Toppings
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
- 12
Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled.