Jun 09 2026

Tiramisu Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

Make Tiramisu Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Filling Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Coffee Mixture

  1. 1

    Make the Coffee Mixture

    Brew 1 cup of espresso coffee. In a shallow dish, combine the hot espresso with 0.5 cups of coffee liqueur. Set aside to cool.

Making the Filling

  1. 2

    Prepare the Filling

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together 500 grams of mascarpone cheese and 0.5 cups of granulated sugar until smooth. In another bowl, beat 3 egg yolks until pale, then add to the mascarpone mixture along with 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.

  2. 3

    Whip the Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well incorporated.

Assembling the Tiramisu

  1. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the coffee mixture, making sure they are soaked but not soggy. Lay half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer in a rectangular dish.

  2. 5

    Add the Filling

    Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the layer of ladyfingers. Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone filling, finishing with a layer of filling on top.

Finishing Touches

  1. 6

    Chill and Serve

    Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.

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