Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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For the Tiramisu
Method
Tiramisu Assembly
- 1
Prepare the Coffee
Brew the espresso coffee and allow it to cool slightly. If using coffee liqueur, mix it into the coffee while it is still warm.
- 2
Beat the Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, separate the egg yolks from the whites. Add the granulated sugar to the egg yolks and beat with a mixer until the mixture is pale and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth and well combined.
- 4
- 5
Soak the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Lay them in a single layer in a rectangular dish.
- 6
Layer the Mixture
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the soaked ladyfingers in the dish. Repeat the process with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- 7
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- 8
Serve
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve. Cut into squares and enjoy!