Tiramisu Recipe
Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Cream
Topping
Method
Preparing the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the cooled espresso with 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur.
Making the Mascarpone Cream
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks with 100 grams of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in 500 grams of mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
- 5
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture gently to maintain the light texture.
- 7
Add Vanilla
Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mascarpone cream mixture.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 8
Soak the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 9
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 10
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone cream mixture.
Finishing Touches
- 11
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 12
Dust with Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.