Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mascarpone Mixture
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Coffee
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Prepare 1 cup of strong espresso coffee using your preferred method. Allow it to cool slightly.
- 2
Add Sugar
Once the espresso is warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until dissolved. Set aside to cool completely.
Mascarpone Mixture
- 3
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- 4
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In another bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and 1 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 5
Combine Mascarpone
Add 500 grams of mascarpone cheese and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- 6
Fold in Whipped Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 7
Soak the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip 24 ladyfingers into the cooled espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Repeat the process with another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- 10
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
Finishing Touches
- 11
Dust with Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
- 12
Garnish
Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings (50 grams) over the top for a decorative finish.