Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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For the Coffee Mixture
For the Mascarpone Cream
For Assembling
Method
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Coffee
Brew 1 cup of strong coffee. Allow it to cool slightly before mixing with liqueur.
- 2
Mix Coffee and Liqueur
In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur. Set aside.
Make the Mascarpone Cream
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until well combined.
- 5
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and 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
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, create a layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by half of the mascarpone cream mixture.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining mascarpone cream.
- 10
Chill and Serve
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.