Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Cream
Topping
Method
Preparing the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Coffee
Brew 1 cup of strong coffee and allow it to cool slightly. If desired, mix in coffee liqueur.
Making the Mascarpone Cream
- 2
Prepare Egg Yolks
In a medium bowl, whisk together the 4 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of sugar until the mixture is thick and pale.
- 3
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 5
Combine Cream and Mascarpone
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined, being careful not to deflate the cream.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 6
Soak Ladyfingers
Dip each ladyfinger quickly 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. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat Layers
Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
Chilling and Serving
- 9
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 10
Serve with Topping
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.