Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeo's RistoranteTiramisu Recipe

Tiramisu Recipe

Inspired by Leo's Ristorante
Time30m
Serves8

Coffee-flavored Italian dessert

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Coffee Mixture

Cocoa Topping

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Separate the Eggs

    Carefully separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Place the yolks in a bowl and the whites in another clean bowl.

  2. 2

    Whip Egg Yolks and Sugar

    Add granulated sugar to the bowl with egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is pale and creamy.

  3. 3

    Add Mascarpone

    Gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth and well combined.

  4. 4

    Whip Egg Whites

    Using an electric mixer, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.

Coffee Mixture

  1. 5

    Prepare Coffee

    Brew a strong cup of coffee and allow it to cool. If using, mix in the coffee liqueur.

Assembling the Tiramisu

  1. 6

    Dip Ladyfingers

    Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.

  2. 7

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a rectangular dish, place a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

  3. 8

    Repeat Layers

    Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.

  4. 9

    Chill

    Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Finishing Touch

  1. 10

    Dust with Cocoa

    Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine sieve.

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