Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Cream Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparing the Base
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool slightly. Mix in 1 tablespoon of sugar until dissolved.
- 2
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Arrange them in a single layer in a rectangular dish.
Making the Cream Mixture
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until pale and creamy. Gradually add in the mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.
- 4
Whip Heavy Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, ensuring not to deflate the cream.
- 5
Add Vanilla
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream mixture and gently fold until well combined.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 6
Layer the Cream
Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the layer of soaked ladyfingers in the dish.
- 7
Add Another Layer
Repeat the process with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream mixture on top.
Chilling and Serving
- 8
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- 9
Serve
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle dark chocolate shavings. Slice into portions and enjoy!