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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mascarpone Filling
Topping
Method
Prepare Coffee
- 1
Brew a strong cup of coffee and let it cool to room temperature. If desired, mix in coffee liqueur for an added flavor kick.
Prepare Mascarpone Filling
- 2
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until the mixture is thick and pale, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture and gently fold until fully combined.
- 4
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 5
Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well incorporated and smooth.
Assemble Tiramisu
- 6
Dip each ladyfinger cookie into the cooled coffee mixture quickly, making sure not to soak them. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of a serving dish.
- 7
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the layer of ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone filling on top.
- 9
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for the best flavor.
Serve
- 10
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and add dark chocolate shavings if desired. Slice and serve chilled.