Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Coffee
- 1
Brew the Coffee
Brew a strong cup of coffee using your preferred method. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Add Liqueur
Once the coffee is cooled, stir in the coffee liqueur if using.
Make the Filling
- 3
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 4
Mix Mascarpone
In another bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolks. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Fold in Cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 6
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, making sure they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer the Base
Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a rectangular dish.
- 8
Add Filling
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the layer of ladyfingers.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone filling.
Chill and Serve
- 10
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 11
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
- 12
Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled.