Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian coffee-flavored dessert.
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Ingredients
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Tiramisu Ingredients
Method
Tiramisu Directions
- 1
Prepare the Coffee
Brew a cup of espresso coffee and let it cool. If using, add coffee liqueur to the coffee.
- 2
Make the Mascarpone Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Add the mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.
- 3
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
- 4
Assemble the Tiramisu
Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the cooled espresso coffee and layer them in a rectangular dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
- 5
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 6
Serve
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder. Cut into squares and enjoy!