Tiramisu Recipe
Coffee-flavored Italian dessert.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool. If desired, mix in the coffee liqueur after it has cooled.
- 2
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a medium bowl, separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
- 3
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until well combined and smooth.
- 4
Assembly
- 5
Dip the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso, ensuring they absorb some liquid but do not become too soggy.
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
In a 9x13 inch dish, arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by half of the mascarpone mixture. Smooth it out evenly.
- 7
Repeat the Layers
Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers on top of the mascarpone mixture, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture. Smooth the top layer.
Chilling
- 8
Refrigerate
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 9
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder using a fine sieve for a beautiful finish.