Tiramisu Recipe
Coffee-flavored Italian dessert made with mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Coffee
Brew a strong cup of coffee (300 ml) and let it cool. If using, mix in the coffee liqueur.
- 2
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- 3
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 4
Combine Mascarpone
Gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
- 5
Fold in Whipped Cream
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- 6
Prepare Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer the Tiramisu
In a serving dish, arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- 8
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 9
Serve
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder. Slice and enjoy!
