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Ingredients
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Cream Mixture
Coffee Mixture
Assembly
Method
Cream Mixture Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cream Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 2
Add the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, and gently fold until fully combined.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until no white streaks remain.
Coffee Mixture Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
Brew a strong coffee and let it cool slightly. If using, stir in the coffee liqueur.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Tiramisu
Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture for a couple of seconds, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of a serving dish.
- 8
Spread half of the cream mixture over the layer of ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers and cream mixture.
- 10
Cover and refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 11
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and optionally sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.