Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Coffee
Brew a strong cup of coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature. You can add a splash of coffee liqueur if desired.
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks and granulated sugar. Whisk together until the mixture is pale and creamy.
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Then, gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Soak the Ladyfingers
Dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee for about 1-2 seconds, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
Layer the Tiramisu
In a rectangular dish, arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom, followed by half of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat the process with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Chill the Dessert
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder using a fine sieve.