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Ingredients
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For the Cream Mixture
For the Coffee Mixture
For Assembling
Method
Cream Mixture Preparation
- 1
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and creamy.
- 2
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until fully incorporated and smooth.
- 3
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate 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 well combined.
Coffee Mixture Preparation
- 5
Prepare Coffee
Brew strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature. If using, stir in coffee liqueur.
Assembling Tiramisu
- 6
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, create a layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by a layer of the mascarpone cream mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream layer on top.
- 8
Chill
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 sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings if desired.