Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTraverso'sTirimisu Recipe

Tirimisu Recipe

Inspired by Traverso's
Time30m
Serves8

Make Tirimisu Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Coffee Mixture

For the Cream Mixture

For Assembly

Method

Prepare the Coffee Mixture

  1. 1

    Brew the Coffee

    Prepare 1 cup of espresso coffee using your preferred method. Allow it to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Mix Coffee Ingredients

    In a shallow dish, combine the brewed espresso, coffee liqueur, and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

Prepare the Cream Mixture

  1. 3

    Whisk the Egg Yolks

    In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and creamy.

  2. 4

    Incorporate Mascarpone

    Add the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture. Mix until smooth and well combined.

  3. 5

    Whip the Heavy Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.

Assemble the Tiramisu

  1. 6

    Dip the Ladyfingers

    Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.

  2. 7

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a 9x9 inch dish, arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.

  3. 8

    Repeat the Layers

    Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. Smooth the top layer with a spatula.

  4. 9

    Chill

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

  5. 10

    Serve

    Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and, if desired, sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.

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