Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Cream Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparing the Coffee Mixture
Brew the Coffee
Brew 1 cup of strong coffee. Let it cool slightly before using.
Combine with Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur. Set aside.
Making the Cream Mixture
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Assembling the Tiramisu
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, place a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Finishing Touches
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled.