Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers.
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Ingredients
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For the Tiramisu
For Coffee Mixture
Method
Preparing the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 240 ml of strong espresso coffee and set aside to cool.
- 2
Combine with Liqueur (Optional)
If using coffee liqueur, stir 30 ml into the cooled espresso and set aside.
Making the Cream Mixture
- 3
Whip Heavy Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip 250 ml of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 4
Mix Mascarpone and Sugar
In another bowl, combine 500 g of mascarpone cheese, 100 g of granulated sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and smooth.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 6
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer the Tiramisu
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining cream mixture.
- 9
Chill
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving the Tiramisu
- 10
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with 30 g of cocoa powder.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled, enjoying the layers of coffee-soaked goodness.