Jul 09 2026
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Tiramisu Recipe

Inspired by Trattoria Mercatto
Time30m
Serves8

Italian cookies, espresso, mascarpone

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Ingredients

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Tiramisu Ingredients

Method

Tiramisu Directions

  1. 1

    Make the espresso

    Brew 1 cup of strong espresso and let it cool. If using coffee liqueur, mix it into the espresso.

  2. 2

    Prepare the mascarpone mixture

    In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.

  3. 3

    Whip egg whites

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture until combined.

  4. 4

    Assemble the tiramisu

    Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the cooled espresso (and liqueur, if using) and layer them in the bottom of a serving dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

  5. 5

    Repeat layers

    Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.

  6. 6

    Chill

    Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and slice into squares. Enjoy your homemade tiramisu!

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