Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coffee
Brew 240 ml of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Make the Mascarpone Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and 100 g of sugar until the mixture becomes thick and pale. Stir in 500 g of mascarpone cheese and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Assembly
- 3
Soak the Ladyfingers
Dip each ladyfinger briefly in the cooled espresso coffee, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 5
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers on top of the mascarpone mixture, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Chilling and Serving
- 6
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 7
Serve
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 30 g of cocoa powder using a fine sieve. Cut into squares and enjoy your classic Italian dessert!
