Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coffee
Brew 1 cup of espresso or strong coffee. Allow it to cool to room temperature, then set aside.
- 2
Separate the Eggs
Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks. Place the whites in a clean bowl and the yolks in another large mixing bowl.
- 3
Make the Mascarpone Mixture
Add 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy. Then gently fold in 1 cup of mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- 5
Assembly
- 6
Dip the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the cooled coffee one at a time, making sure not to soak them. Place a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of your serving dish.
- 7
Layer the Mascarpone Mixture
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers, smoothing it out evenly.
- 8
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers on top of the mascarpone mixture, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture. Smooth the top layer with a spatula.
Finishing Touches
- 9
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- 10
Serve and Garnish
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder and add dark chocolate shavings if desired. Slice and serve chilled.