Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Tiramisu Ingredients
Method
Tiramisu Directions
- 1
Prepare the Coffee
Brew strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is thick and pale.
- 3
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth and creamy.
- 4
- 5
Prepare the Ladyfingers
Combine the brewed coffee and rum (or coffee liqueur) in a shallow dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 6
Layer the Tiramisu
In a rectangular dish, lay half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over them. Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone.
- 7
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 8
Serve
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and cut into squares to serve chilled.
