Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsVia Farina DowntownTiramisu Recipe

Tiramisu Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

Coffee-flavored Italian dessert

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Ingredients

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Base

Method

Prepare Coffee Mixture

  1. 1

    Brew Coffee

    Brew strong coffee using your preferred method. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

  2. 2

    Combine Coffee and Liqueur

    In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee and coffee liqueur. Mix well.

Prepare Filling

  1. 3

    Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.

  2. 4

    Combine Mascarpone and Egg Mixture

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

  3. 5

    Whip Heavy Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  4. 6

    Fold in Whipped Cream

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

Assemble Tiramisu

  1. 7

    Dip Ladyfingers

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

  2. 8

    Layer Ladyfingers

    Layer half of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish.

  3. 9

    Spread Filling

    Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers evenly.

  4. 10

    Repeat Layers

    Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone filling.

  5. 11

    Chill Tiramisu

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

Serve Tiramisu

  1. 12

    Add Toppings

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

  2. 13

    Serve

    Cut into squares and serve chilled.

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