Jul 13 2026

Tiramisu Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers.

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Ingredients

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For the Ladyfingers

Method

Preparing the Ladyfingers

  1. 1

    Separate the Eggs

    Separate the egg whites from the yolks into two separate bowls.

  2. 2

    Whip the Egg Yolks

    In the bowl with the yolks, add the granulated sugar and whisk until pale and creamy.

  3. 3

    Sift in the Dry Ingredients

    Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder into the egg yolk mixture and fold gently until combined.

  4. 4

    Whip the Egg Whites

    In the other bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.

  5. 5

    Pipe the Ladyfingers

    Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe 3-inch long strips onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

Preparing the Coffee Mixture

  1. 7

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee, coffee liqueur, and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Preparing the Mascarpone Cream

  1. 8

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

  2. 9

    Combine with Mascarpone

    In another bowl, gently mix the mascarpone cheese until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream until well combined.

Assembling the Tiramisu

  1. 10

    Soak the Ladyfingers

    Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they absorb some liquid but do not become soggy.

  2. 11

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a serving dish, layer the soaked ladyfingers, followed by a layer of mascarpone cream. Repeat until all ingredients are used.

  3. 12

    Chill

    Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

  4. 13

    Serve

    Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder for a finishing touch.

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