Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coffee
Brew a strong cup of coffee and let it cool to room temperature. If desired, stir in coffee liqueur for an extra kick.
- 2
Separate the Eggs
In a clean bowl, separate the egg whites from the yolks. Place the yolks in a large mixing bowl and the whites in a separate bowl.
- 3
Mix the Mascarpone
Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the egg yolks. Whisk until the mixture is pale and creamy, then fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- 4
Whip the Egg Whites
Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture to lighten it.
Assembly
- 5
Dip the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee, ensuring they soak up the liquid but do not become too soggy.
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 7
Repeat the Layers
Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers on top of the mascarpone, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Finishing Touch
- 8
Chill and Serve
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.