Jul 14 2026

Tiramisu Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

Make Tiramisu Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Coffee

  1. 1

    Brew Espresso

    Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature.

  2. 2

    Mix Coffee and Liqueur

    In a shallow dish, combine the cooled espresso with 1 tablespoon of coffee liqueur. Set aside.

Making the Cream Mixture

  1. 3

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a mixing bowl, whisk the 4 egg yolks with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.

  2. 4

    Add Mascarpone

    Gently fold in the 16 oz of mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.

  3. 5

    Whip Heavy Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

  4. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and smooth.

Assembling the Tiramisu

  1. 7

    Dip Ladyfingers

    Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.

  2. 8

    Layer Ingredients

    In a 9x9 inch dish, create a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture on top.

  3. 9

    Repeat Layers

    Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone cream mixture.

Chilling and Serving

  1. 10

    Chill Tiramisu

    Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  2. 11

    Add Toppings

    Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.

  3. 12

    Serve

    Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your homemade tiramisu!

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