Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coffee
Brew the espresso or strong coffee. If using, mix in the coffee liqueur. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Mascarpone Mixture
In another bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and egg yolks (reserve the egg whites). Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Fold in the Whipped Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
- 5
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 6
Soak the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the cooled coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular or square dish, place a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- 9
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Finishing Touches
- 10
Dust with Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve.
- 11
Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your classic Tiramisu!
