Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Cream
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee using a coffee maker or espresso machine. Allow it to cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the brewed espresso with 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur. Stir gently to mix.
Prepare the Mascarpone Cream
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in 16 oz of mascarpone cheese until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Whip the 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 fully integrated, being cautious not to deflate the cream.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 7
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
In a 9x9 inch dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom.
- 9
Spread Cream Mixture
Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the layer of ladyfingers.
- 10
Repeat Layers
Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone cream.
- 11
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serve the Tiramisu
- 12
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings.
- 13
Slice and Serve
Slice the tiramisu into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your classic Italian dessert!
