Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Cream
Topping
Method
Prepare the Ladyfingers
- 1
Make the Coffee Mixture
In a shallow dish, combine the warm espresso coffee, sugar, and coffee liqueur. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- 2
Soak the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring that they are soaked but not soggy. Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish.
Prepare the Mascarpone Cream
- 3
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 7
Layer the Cream
Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the layer of ladyfingers in the dish.
- 8
Add Another Layer of Ladyfingers
Dip and layer the remaining ladyfingers on top of the mascarpone cream.
- 9
Top with Remaining Cream
Spread the remaining mascarpone cream over the second layer of ladyfingers.
Finish and Chill
- 10
Dust with Cocoa Powder
Using a fine-mesh sieve, dust the top layer of mascarpone cream with cocoa powder.
- 11
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
