Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Cream Filling
Topping
Method
Preparing the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew the Coffee
Brew 2 cups of strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature. If desired, mix in 1 tablespoon of coffee liqueur for added flavor.
- 2
Prepare the Ladyfingers
Dip each ladyfinger cookie quickly into the cooled coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Set aside on a plate.
Making the Cream Filling
- 3
Whisk the Eggs and Sugar
In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 large eggs and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- 4
Incorporate Mascarpone
Gently fold in the 16 oz of mascarpone cheese into the egg mixture until smooth.
- 5
Whip the Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone and egg mixture until fully combined.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat the Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers on top of the cream, followed by the remaining mascarpone cream mixture. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Chilling and Serving
- 9
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- 10
Serve
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and add dark chocolate shavings if desired. Cut into squares and enjoy!
