Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Ladyfingers
Mascarpone Cream
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix Coffee with Liqueur
In a shallow bowl, combine the cooled espresso and coffee liqueur. Set aside.
Prepare the Mascarpone Cream
- 3
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until well combined.
- 5
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 6
Combine Creams
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 7
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them too long to prevent sogginess.
- 8
Layer the Tiramisu
In a 9x9 inch dish, create a layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by a layer of mascarpone cream. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone cream on top.
Chill and Serve
- 9
Refrigerate
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
- 10
Add Topping
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
