Tiramisu Recipe
Make Tiramisu Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Tiramisu Base
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 400ml of strong espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix with Liqueur
If using, add 60ml of coffee liqueur to the cooled espresso and stir well.
Make the Mascarpone Mixture
- 3
Whip the Cream
In a large bowl, whip 300ml of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- 4
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In another bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and 100g of granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 5
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold 500g of mascarpone cheese and 1 tsp of vanilla extract into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Tiramisu
In a rectangular dish, create a layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by a layer of mascarpone mixture. Repeat the process until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone mixture on top.
Chill and Serve
- 9
Refrigerate
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 10
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
