Tiramisu Recipe
Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Cream
Topping
Method
Prepare Coffee
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of espresso or strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature. If desired, stir in 3 tablespoons of coffee liqueur.
Make Mascarpone Cream
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until pale and thick.
- 3
Add Mascarpone
Gradually fold in 16 oz of mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- 4
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Assemble Tiramisu
- 6
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone cream.
Chill and Serve
- 9
Chill Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 10
Add Topping
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and add dark chocolate shavings if desired.