Tiramisu Recipe
Make Tiramisu Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mascarpone Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparing the Coffee
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature. If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur for added flavor.
Making the Mascarpone Mixture
- 2
Prepare the Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 3
Add Mascarpone
Gently fold in 500g of mascarpone cheese to the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well incorporated, ensuring it remains fluffy.
Assembling the Tiramisu
- 6
Dip the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie in the cooled espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not overly soggy.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, create a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers on top, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Chilling and Serving
- 9
Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- 10
Serve
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and add dark chocolate shavings, if desired.
