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Ingredients
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Cake Layers
Mascarpone Cream
Topping
Method
Preparing Cake Layers
- 1
Brew Coffee
Brew strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee with coffee liqueur if using.
- 3
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of your serving dish.
Making Mascarpone Cream
- 4
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 5
Add Mascarpone
Add the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture, mixing until smooth.
- 6
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- 7
Fold Mixtures Together
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Assembling Tiramisu
- 8
Layer Cream
Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the layer of soaked ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone cream.
- 10
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Serving Tiramisu
- 11
Dust with Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with chocolate shavings if desired.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Cut into slices and serve chilled, enjoying the rich flavors of your tiramisu.