Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Filling
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow bowl, combine the brewed espresso with coffee liqueur. Set aside.
Make the Mascarpone Filling
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 4
Fold in Mascarpone
Add 16 oz of mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture and gently fold until well combined.
- 5
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 7
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, place a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone filling.
Chill and Serve
- 10
Refrigerate
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 11
Add Toppings
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.