Jul 13 2026
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Tiramisu Recipe

Inspired by The Kitchen on River Road
Time30m
Serves8

Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.

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Ingredients

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For the Tiramisu Base

For the Mascarpone Mixture

For Dusting and Garnish

Method

Preparing the Coffee Mixture

  1. 1

    Brew the Espresso

    Brew 1 cup of espresso coffee using your preferred method. Allow it to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Mix Coffee and Liqueur

    In a shallow dish, combine the brewed espresso with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Making the Mascarpone Mixture

  1. 3

    Separate the Eggs

    Separate the egg yolks from the whites, placing the yolks in a mixing bowl and the whites in a separate bowl.

  2. 4

    Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar

    Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is pale and creamy.

  3. 5

    Add Mascarpone and Vanilla

    Gently fold in 500g of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 6

    Whip the Cream

    In the bowl with the egg whites, whisk until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  5. 7

    Combine the Mixtures

    Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture, followed by the whipped cream. Be gentle to maintain the airy texture.

Assembling the Tiramisu

  1. 8

    Dip the Ladyfingers

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

  2. 9

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a rectangular dish, create a layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by a layer of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone layer.

  3. 10

    Chill the Tiramisu

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

Finishing Touches

  1. 11

    Dust with Cocoa Powder

    Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and garnish with grated dark chocolate.

  2. 12

    Serve

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

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