Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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For the Coffee Mixture
For the Mascarpone Mixture
For Assembly
Method
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew the Coffee
Brew a strong cup of coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Combine Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee with coffee liqueur. Set aside.
Prepare the Mascarpone Mixture
- 3
Whip the Heavy Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- 4
Mix Mascarpone and Egg Yolks
In another bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the egg yolks and mix until well combined.
- 5
Fold in the Whipped Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 6
Dip the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a 9x9 inch dish, arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers on the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat the Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- 9
Chill and Dust with Cocoa
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight). Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.
