Jul 13 2026

Tiramisu Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

classic Italian style / fresh whipped cream / cocoa/caramel drizzle

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Whipped Cream

Topping

Method

Prepare the Base

  1. 1

    Make the Espresso

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.

  3. 3

    Add Mascarpone

    Gently fold in 1 cup of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the egg mixture until smooth and well combined.

Make the Whipped Cream

  1. 4

    Whip the Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

  2. 5

    Combine Mixtures

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

Assemble the Tiramisu

  1. 6

    Dip Ladyfingers

    Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the cooled espresso, making sure not to soak them. Arrange them in a single layer in a 9x9 inch dish.

  2. 7

    Layer the Cream Mixture

    Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers.

  3. 8

    Repeat Layers

    Repeat the dipping of ladyfingers and layering of the mascarpone mixture one more time.

Chill and Serve

  1. 9

    Chill the Tiramisu

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

  2. 10

    Add Cocoa and Caramel

    Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and drizzle with caramel sauce as desired.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your classic Italian Tiramisu!

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