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
Cream Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix Coffee Liqueur
If using, add 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur to the cooled espresso and stir well.
Prepare the Cream Mixture
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of sugar until pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Add 1 cup of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture, and mix until smooth.
- 5
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until combined and fluffy.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture, ensuring not to soak them.
- 8
Layer in Dish
Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of a 9x9 inch dish.
- 9
Add Cream Layer
Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the layer of ladyfingers.
- 10
Repeat Layers
Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining cream mixture.
Finish and Chill
- 11
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 12
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired.
