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
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare Coffee
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool. If using coffee liqueur, mix it into the espresso once cooled.
Prepare Mascarpone Mixture
- 2
- 3
Whip Egg Yolks
Add the granulated sugar to the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is pale and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate Mascarpone
Add the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture, and gently fold it in until smooth.
- 5
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
- 7
Assemble Tiramisu
- 8
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso (and liqueur, if using) on both sides, ensuring they do not become too soggy.
- 9
Layer Ingredients
In a 9x13 inch dish, arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 10
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
- 11
Chill Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serve and Garnish
- 12
Add Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
- 13
Slice and Serve
Slice the tiramisu into squares and serve chilled.