Tiramisu Recipe
VANILLA SPONGE CAKE, ESPRESSO, BRANDY, MASCARPONE PASTRY CREAM, DARK CHOCOLATE SHAVINGS
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Ingredients
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Tiramisu Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Espresso
Brew a cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool. Add brandy to the cooled espresso and set aside.
- 2
Make the Mascarpone Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Whip until soft peaks form.
- 3
Layer the Tiramisu
Cut the vanilla sponge cake into slices. Dip each slice into the espresso-brandy mixture, allowing it to soak briefly.
- 4
Assembly
In a serving dish, layer soaked sponge cake slices at the bottom. Spread a layer of mascarpone cream over the sponge, then repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mascarpone cream on top.
- 5
Chill and Serve
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, sprinkle cocoa powder and dark chocolate shavings on top.
