Tiramisu Recipe
Coffee-flavored Italian dessert.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 240 ml of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Prepare the Cream Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine 500 g of mascarpone cheese, 100 g of granulated sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 60 ml of coffee liqueur (if using). Mix until smooth.
- 3
Whip the Heavy Cream
In another bowl, whip 250 ml of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Assembly
- 4
Dip the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the cooled espresso, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish.
- 5
Add the Cream Layer
Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the layer of ladyfingers.
- 6
Repeat Layers
Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone cream mixture.
Finishing Touch
- 7
Chill and Dust with Cocoa Powder
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Just before serving, dust the top with 30 g of cocoa powder.
