Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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For the Cream Mixture
For the Coffee Mixture
For Assembly
Method
Preparing the Cream Mixture
- 1
Mix the Egg Yolks
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until well combined and smooth.
- 3
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Preparing the Coffee Mixture
- 5
Combine Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the cooled brewed coffee and coffee liqueur (if using). Stir to combine.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 6
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom, followed by half of the mascarpone cream mixture. Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers and cream.
- 8
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 9
Serve
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
