Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Cream Mixture
Garnishing
Method
Preparation of Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the cooled espresso, coffee liqueur, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Preparing the Cream Mixture
- 3
Whip Heavy Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
Assembling Tiramisu
- 6
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, place a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone cream mixture.
Finishing Touches
- 9
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
