Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
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Ingredients
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For the Coffee Mixture
For the Mascarpone Cream
For Assembly
Method
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew the Coffee
Brew a strong cup of coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix the Coffee
In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee, coffee liqueur, and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Make the Mascarpone Cream
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth and fully combined.
- 5
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and light.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not overly soggy.
- 8
Layer the Tiramisu
In a rectangular dish, create a layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by a layer of the mascarpone cream. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone cream on top.
- 9
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 10
Serve
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder. Slice and enjoy!