Tiramisu Recipe
Make Tiramisu Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mascarpone Mixture
Dusting and Garnish
Method
Preparation of Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew a cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool down to room temperature.
- 2
Mix Coffee with Liqueur
Once cooled, mix the brewed espresso with coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
Mascarpone Mixture
- 3
Beat Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth and fully incorporated.
- 5
Whip Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
Assembly
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer Ingredients
In a serving dish, create a layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by a layer of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone mixture on top.
- 9
Dust with Cocoa
Sift cocoa powder evenly over the top layer of mascarpone.
Chill and Serve
- 10
Refrigerate
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 11
Garnish
Before serving, add chocolate shavings on top if desired.
- 12
Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your homemade tiramisu!
