Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coffee
Brew a strong cup of coffee (250 ml) and let it cool to room temperature. If using, mix in the coffee liqueur.
- 2
Make the Mascarpone Mixture
In a large bowl, whisk together 500 g of mascarpone cheese and 100 g of sugar until smooth. Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and mix well.
- 3
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip 300 ml of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
- 4
- 5
Assembly
- 6
Dip the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, create a layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by a layer of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mascarpone on top.
- 8
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving
- 9
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top layer of mascarpone with 30 g of cocoa powder.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Slice the tiramisu into squares and serve cold. Enjoy your classic Italian dessert!