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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare Coffee Mixture
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Mix with Liqueur
If using, combine the espresso with 1 tablespoon of coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
Prepare Mascarpone Mixture
- 3
Beat Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk 3 egg yolks with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 4
Add Mascarpone
Add 500 grams of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix until smooth.
- 5
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
Assemble Tiramisu
- 7
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger biscuit into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 8
Layer Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom, then spread half of the mascarpone mixture over them.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Chill and Serve
- 10
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 11
Dust with Cocoa
Before serving, sift 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder over the top and add dark chocolate shavings if desired.
- 12
Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled.
