Tiramisu Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mascarpone Filling
Topping
Method
Preparation of Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of espresso coffee using a coffee maker or espresso machine. Allow it to cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the brewed espresso with 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur. Set aside.
Mascarpone Filling Preparation
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 4
Incorporate Mascarpone
Add 500 g of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 6
Fold in Whipped Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assembling Tiramisu
- 7
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer Ladyfingers
Arrange half of the dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of a rectangular serving dish.
- 9
Add Mascarpone Mixture
Spread half of the mascarpone filling evenly over the layer of ladyfingers.
- 10
Repeat Layers
Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Final Touch
- 11
Chill Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 12
Serve with Toppings
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.