Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Prepare Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Coffee
Brew a strong cup of coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix Coffee and Sugar
In a shallow bowl, combine the brewed coffee and sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
Prepare Filling
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until they are pale and creamy.
- 4
Combine with Mascarpone
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese to the whisked egg yolks until smooth.
- 5
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Fold in Heavy Cream
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, trying not to deflate the cream.
- 7
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Assemble Tiramisu
- 8
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 9
Layer Ladyfingers
Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a rectangular dish.
- 10
Spread Filling
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers evenly.
- 11
Repeat Layers
Repeat the process with another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone filling.
Chill and Serve
- 12
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- 13
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
- 14
Slice and Serve
Slice into squares and serve chilled.