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
Cream Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparation of Coffee
- 1
Brew the Coffee
Brew 1 cup of espresso or strong coffee. Allow it to cool slightly, then mix in the coffee liqueur if using.
Cream Mixture
- 2
Mix the Egg Yolks
In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until the mixture is thick and pale.
- 3
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in 500 grams of mascarpone cheese until fully combined.
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
- 6
Dip the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the prepared coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the dipped ladyfingers. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over them.
- 8
Repeat the Layers
Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone cream.
Finishing Touch
- 9
Chill and Dust
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and add dark chocolate shavings if desired.