Tiramisu Recipe
Coffee-flavored Italian dessert made of layered sponge cake.
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Ingredients
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Sponge Cake
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Sponge Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Beat Eggs and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture is thick and pale, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
- 4
Fold Dry Ingredients
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
- 5
Bake
Spread the batter into a greased and floured baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool
Allow the sponge cake to cool completely in the pan before removing.
Mascarpone Mixture Preparation
- 7
Whip Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 8
Combine Mascarpone and Sugar
In another bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 9
Fold in Whipped Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Assembly
- 10
Prepare Coffee Mixture
In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur (if using).
- 11
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 12
Layer Ingredients
In a serving dish, create a layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by a layer of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone mixture on top.
- 13
Chill
Cover and refrigerate the assembled tiramisu for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
Topping
- 14
Dust with Cocoa Powder
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.