Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Filling
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew the Coffee
Brew 1 cup of strong coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee with coffee liqueur (if using).
Make the Mascarpone Filling
- 3
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in 1 cup of mascarpone cheese until well combined.
- 5
Whip the Cream
In another mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 7
Soak the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip 12 ladyfingers into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
Arrange the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a 9x9 inch dish.
- 9
Spread the Filling
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- 10
Repeat Layers
Dip the remaining ladyfingers in the coffee mixture and layer them on top of the filling. Spread the remaining mascarpone filling on top.
- 11
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serve the Tiramisu
- 12
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle dark chocolate shavings if desired.
- 13
Slice and Serve
Slice the tiramisu into squares and serve chilled.