Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Tiramisu Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool. If desired, mix in the coffee liqueur for added flavor.
- 2
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and vanilla extract while continuing to whisk.
- 3
Combine Mascarpone
In another bowl, gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream mixture until well combined and smooth.
- 4
Assemble the Tiramisu
Dip each ladyfinger cookie briefly into the cooled espresso (and liqueur if using), then layer them at the bottom of a rectangular dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers.
- 5
Add Layers
Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
- 6
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- 7
Serve
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder and slice into squares to serve.