Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature. If desired, mix in 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur for added flavor.
Make the Mascarpone Mixture
- 2
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 3
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in 500g of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 5
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso mixture, making sure not to soak them. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish.
- 6
Layer the Mascarpone Mixture
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers, smoothing it out evenly.
- 7
Add Another Layer
Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
Chill and Serve
- 8
Chill
Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible, to allow the flavors to meld.
- 9
Garnish
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with shaved dark chocolate.
- 10
Serve
Slice into portions and serve chilled. Enjoy your classic Italian tiramisu!
