Tiramisu Recipe
Classic Italian dessert made with espresso and mascarpone.
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Ingredients
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Base
Cream Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare the Espresso
- 1
Brew Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso and set aside to cool.
Make the Cream Mixture
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 3
Combine with Mascarpone
Add 1 cup of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture, and gently fold until well combined.
- 4
Fold in Whipped Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- 5
Prepare Ladyfingers
Dip each ladyfinger cookie into the cooled espresso quickly (do not soak) and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of a serving dish.
- 6
Add Cream Layer
Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers in the dish.
- 7
Layer Again
Repeat the layering process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream mixture on top.
Chill and Serve
- 8
Refrigerate
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
