Tiramisu Recipe

inspired by

@treshermanas

Dec 21 2025

•

30m

•

Serves 8

Jump to recipe ↓

Recipe information

Make Tiramisu in just 30m. Classic Italian dessert with coffee and mascarpone

Preparation of Coffee Mixture

1. Brew the Espresso

Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool slightly.

2. Mix Coffee and Liqueur

In a shallow dish, combine the brewed espresso with 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur. Set aside.

Mascarpone Cream Preparation

3. Prepare Egg Yolks

In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.

4. Mix in Mascarpone

Gently fold in 1 cup of mascarpone cheese until well combined and smooth.

5. Whip the Cream

In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

6. Combine Mixtures

Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.

Layering the Tiramisu

7. Dip Ladyfingers

Quickly dip 12 ladyfinger cookies in the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.

8. First Layer

Arrange the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a 9x9 inch dish.

9. Add Mascarpone Layer

Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.

10. Repeat Layers

Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone cream.

Finishing Touches

11. Chill the Tiramisu

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

12. Serve and Garnish

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