Tiramisu Recipe

Inspired by Lazy Betty

Time40m

Serves8

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

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Ingredients

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1
Brew the Coffee
Brew a strong cup of coffee using your preferred method. Allow it to cool completely before using.
2
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, separate the egg yolks from the whites. Whisk the egg yolks with granulated sugar until pale and creamy. This should take about 5 minutes.
3
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth and well combined.
4
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
5
Beat Egg Whites
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture until no white streaks remain.

6
Soak the Ladyfingers
In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee and coffee liqueur (if using). Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
7
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular or square dish, place a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
8
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

9
Serve
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder using a fine sieve. Slice into squares and serve chilled.