Tiramisu Recipe
Coffee-flavored Italian dessert layered with mascarpone and cocoa.
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Ingredients
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Dessert Base
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee using a coffee maker or espresso machine. Let it cool slightly.
- 2
Sweeten the Coffee
Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar into the warm espresso until dissolved. Set aside to cool completely.
Prepare the Mascarpone Mixture
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of sugar until thick and pale in color.
- 4
Incorporate Mascarpone
Add 1 cup of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture and mix until smooth.
- 5
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Fold Mixtures Together
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers on the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over them.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Chill and Serve
- 10
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 11
Add Topping
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Cut the tiramisu into squares and serve chilled.
