Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparing the Coffee
- 1
Brew Coffee
Brew 1 cup of espresso or strong coffee and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Sweeten Coffee
Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar to the warm coffee and stir until dissolved.
Making the Mascarpone Mixture
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in the 1 cup of mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
- 5
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
Assembling Tiramisu
- 7
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer Tiramisu
In a baking dish, create a layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by a layer of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone layer on top.
- 9
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serving
- 10
Dust with Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled, enjoying the rich layers of coffee and mascarpone.