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Tiramisu Recipe

Name: La Piazza Cucina Italianas Tiramisu Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 24 pieces ladyfingers; 240 ml strong brewed coffee; 500 g mascarpone cheese; 200 ml heavy cream; 100 g granulated sugar; 30 g cocoa powder; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 60 ml coffee liqueur (optional)

Inspired by La Piazza Cucina Italiana

Time30m

Serves8

Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.

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Ingredients

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Tiramisu Ingredients

24 pieces ladyfingers1.01 cup (240 ml) strong brewed coffee1 1/8 lb (500 g) mascarpone cheese7/8 cup (200 ml) Heavy cream3 1/2 oz (100 g) granulated sugar1.06 oz (30 g) cocoa powder1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract1/4 cup (60 ml) coffee liqueur (optional)

Method

Tiramisu Directions

Prepare the Coffee

Brew strong coffee and let it cool. If desired, mix in coffee liqueur.

Whip the Cream

In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.

Mix Mascarpone and Sugar

In another bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

Combine Mixtures

Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until combined.

Soak the Ladyfingers

Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee, making sure not to soak them too long.

Layer the Tiramisu

In a serving dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture on top. Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone.

Chill and Serve

Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.