Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Tiramisu Ingredients
Method
Tiramisu Directions
- 1
Prepare the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature. If desired, mix in 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur for added flavor.
- 2
Make the Mascarpone Filling
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 100 grams of granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Add 500 grams of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then mix until smooth and well combined.
- 3
Whip the Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
- 4
Prepare the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the cooled espresso mixture, ensuring not to soak them, and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of a rectangular dish.
- 5
Layer the Tiramisu
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the layer of ladyfingers. Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone filling.
- 6
Chill and Serve
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.