Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring and Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coffee
Brew the espresso coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 2
- 3
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In the bowl with the egg yolks, add the granulated sugar and whisk until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone and Vanilla
Add the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Assembly
- 6
Soak the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso, ensuring they are soaked but not overly soggy.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular or square dish, arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers on top of the mascarpone layer, then spread the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
Chilling and Serving
- 9
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
- 10
Dust with Cocoa and Serve
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.