Tiramisu Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Coffee
Brew 1 cup of espresso or strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee with 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur (if using).
Preparation of Filling
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in 16 oz of mascarpone cheese into the egg mixture until well combined.
- 5
Whip 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 yolk mixture until smooth.
Assembly
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger (24 pieces) into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer Ladyfingers
Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish.
- 9
Add Filling
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the layer of ladyfingers.
- 10
Repeat Layers
Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers and filling, creating a second layer.
Finishing Touch
- 11
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 12
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings if desired.