Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee and mascarpone
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Cream Mixture
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the cooled espresso with 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur. Set aside.
Cream Mixture Preparation
- 3
Whip Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- 4
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In another bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 5
Add Mascarpone and Vanilla
Gently fold in 1 cup of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
- 6
Combine Cream and Egg Mixture
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated. Be gentle to maintain the lightness.
Assembling Tiramisu
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger biscuit into the coffee mixture, ensuring they soak but do not become soggy.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by half of the mascarpone cream mixture. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream mixture on top.
Chilling and Serving
- 9
Chill in Refrigerator
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings to taste.
