'tiramisu' Recipe
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
Coffee Mixture
Assembly
Method
Preparing the Filling
- 1
Prepare Egg Mixture
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 2
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until fully combined, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- 3
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
Preparing the Coffee Mixture
- 4
Brew Coffee
Brew espresso coffee and let it cool slightly. If desired, mix in coffee liqueur for added flavor.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 5
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger biscuit into the cooled coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not falling apart.
- 6
Layer Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, create a layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by a layer of the mascarpone filling. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone layer.
- 7
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Garnishing
- 8
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder and sprinkle dark chocolate shavings for garnish.