Tiramisu Recipe
Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese, dusted with cocoa powder.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparation of Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix with Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the cooled espresso with the coffee liqueur. Set aside.
Making the Mascarpone Mixture
- 3
Prepare the Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone and Vanilla
Gently fold in 500g of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
- 5
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 7
Soak Ladyfingers
Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture for about 1-2 seconds, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
In a 9x9 inch dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Finishing Touches
- 10
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 11
Add Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
