Jul 13 2026
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Tiramisu Recipe

Inspired by Malt
Time30m
Serves8

Indulge in our classic Tiramisu, a delightful Italian dessert that layers velvety mascarpone cream with espresso-soaked ladyfingers. Each bite melts in your mouth, offering a harmonious blend of rich coffee flavor and subtle sweetness, dusted with cocoa for the perfect finishing touch. A truly irresistible treat for any dessert lover!

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Ingredients

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Tiramisu Base

Mascarpone Mixture

Topping

Method

Prepare Tiramisu Base

  1. 1

    Brew Espresso

    Brew a cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Mix Coffee and Liqueur

    In a shallow dish, combine the brewed espresso with coffee liqueur.

  3. 3

    Soak Ladyfingers

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

Prepare Mascarpone Mixture

  1. 4

    Whip Cream

    In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

  2. 5

    Mix Mascarpone

    In another bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

  3. 6

    Incorporate Egg Yolks

    In a different bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale. Fold them into the mascarpone mixture.

  4. 7

    Combine Mixtures

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.

Assemble Tiramisu

  1. 8

    Layer Ingredients

    In a rectangular dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom, followed by half of the mascarpone mixture.

  2. 9

    Repeat Layers

    Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.

  3. 10

    Chill

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

Serve Tiramisu

  1. 11

    Dust with Cocoa

    Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle dark chocolate shavings.

  2. 12

    Slice and Serve

    Cut the tiramisu into squares and serve chilled.

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