Tiramisu Recipe
Layered espresso-soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone cheese and cocoa.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Filling
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Combine with Liqueur
In a shallow dish, mix the brewed espresso with 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur.
Make the Mascarpone Filling
- 3
Beat Egg Yolks
In a large bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in 16 oz of mascarpone cheese until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Whip Cream
In another bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 7
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, place a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom, then spread half of the mascarpone filling over them.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers, then top with the remaining mascarpone filling.
Chill and Serve
- 10
Chill Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- 11
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
