Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Cream Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare the Coffee
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of espresso coffee and let it cool slightly. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar until dissolved.
Make the Cream Mixture
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks until they are pale and creamy.
- 3
Add Mascarpone
Slowly add 500 grams of mascarpone cheese to the egg yolks, whisking until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until it forms soft peaks.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until just incorporated.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 6
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso coffee, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, lay half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone cream mixture, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Chill and Serve
- 9
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
