Jul 13 2026
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Tiramisu Recipe

Inspired by V. Mertz
Time30m
Serves8

Classic Italian coffee-flavored dessert.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Mascarpone Mixture

Method

Prepare Coffee Mixture

  1. 1

    Brew the Espresso

    Brew 1 cup of espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature.

  2. 2

    Mix with Liqueur

    If using, combine the espresso with 1 tablespoon of coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.

Prepare Mascarpone Mixture

  1. 3

    Beat Egg Yolks

    In a mixing bowl, whisk 3 egg yolks with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until pale and creamy.

  2. 4

    Add Mascarpone

    Add 500 grams of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix until smooth.

  3. 5

    Whip Heavy Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

  4. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.

Assemble Tiramisu

  1. 7

    Soak Ladyfingers

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

  2. 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.

  3. 9

    Repeat Layers

    Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.

Chill and Serve

  1. 10

    Chill

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

  2. 11

    Dust with Cocoa

    Before serving, sift 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder over the top and add dark chocolate shavings if desired.

  3. 12

    Serve

    Cut into squares and serve chilled.

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